The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

My 12-year-old grandson has been growing out his hair since the end of school. He didn’t have a specific hairstyle in mind—he just wanted to grow it out. Normally, he likes it short with a fade, but this summer he was rocking the shaggy look. It had just started to touch his collar and he… Continue reading The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

🎬 My Movie Obsession (And Why I Can’t Commit to Country Life)

I love going to the movies. Not just like—love. If there’s an advanced showing, sneak peek, or opening night event, I’m in the front of the line (well, maybe center row… center seat). I even go to those mysterious “sneak preview” nights where you don’t know what you’re watching until the lights dim. Risky? Maybe.… Continue reading 🎬 My Movie Obsession (And Why I Can’t Commit to Country Life)

Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

Several years ago, I read Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis. I enjoyed it so much that I quickly read all her non-fiction books and even sent Girl, Wash Your Face to my sisters. Since then, Rachel Hollis has faced backlash over her divorce, controversial remarks, and allegations of plagiarism. Still, I believe she offers… Continue reading Coming Full Circle: Reconnecting with My 10-10-1 Plan

A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived

One of the tasks I decided to tackle during my “retirement” was going through all our printed photos. We have tons of them—stuffed in bags, wrapped in packing paper, and tossed haphazardly into boxes. They’ve been this way ever since the house fire, when the crew packed up our belongings and stored everything away. The… Continue reading A Box of Photos and a Life Well-Lived