You can take the girl out of the country. But occasionally, that girl, feeling a pang of nostalgia will procure the ingredients for a proper southern breakfast. She will bake biscuits, and fry sausage, and slice a tomato. She will …
Independence Day
I woke up this morning thinking about freedom and was reminded of these words I wrote a few weeks ago. Today, I hope that we can all celebrate our independence from something.
Rediscovering Outlander Joy: Making Peace with Season 4
On World Outlander Day, I’m reminiscing about Season 4 and how I rediscovered my joy for the show.
Jamie Fraser, The Print Shop, and Newton’s Third Law
This post, in its original form, appeared at Outlandercast.com on October 26, 2017.
The Tree Must Stand Tall
I wrote this post nearly one year ago on a day when memories from my past came, seemingly, out of nowhere and left me shaking and feeling helpless. While I’m not a fan of these emotional onslaughts they have taught …
A Day for All Kinds of Hearts
Valentine’s Day is celebrated with candy hearts and cards, but there are a group of families in Parkland, Florida that will forever remember it as the day that their loved ones, 14 of them students, died. I couldn’t help but …
A Tragedy, a Gift, and a Reminder to Breathe
On this last day of January, I thought I would share my thoughts on the New Year, the gift that is my daughter, and how the two led me to a few non-resolution resolutions for 2019.
Don’t Stop, Just Slow Down
My daughter is a powerhouse of intellect, wry humor, and so much natural athletic ability that it sometimes doesn’t seem fair. In her short lifetime, she has played soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball. One week into the new school year …
Back to the (Outlander) Beginning
Nearly three years ago, I sat in the unfurnished living room of my new home and waited for the rest of my family to arrive with the moving truck that held all of the tangible elements of our lives. The …
