I look forward to the Christmas season every year – celebrating the birth of Jesus. Bright lights adorning homes, angel wings spread...

There’s an expression, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”; yet, we’re continually told and shown who’s considered beautiful and...

I recently attended a high school reunion; pictured is my yearbook photo. It wasn’t the first reunion I’ve attended, and hopefully, not...

"I said, it looks like you may be getting the girl, just like your boy Cagney. Stomper winked at me confidently believing he was...

“Stomper, you may not know big words, but you’re smart and strong inside. My mother always says real strength comes from your head and...

"I thought I taught you not to be so scared. You'll never know unless you try.” (Look Back Move Forward, p.157) Recently, my husband and...

“I think it’s just as important to have someone to care about, as it is to be cared about by someone.” (Look Back Move Forward, p.151)...

“No matter how challenging one’s past might have been, it’s there to learn from, gain strength and move forward.” (Almquist, 2015) My...