40 Fine lines appear next to my grinning mouth and smiling eyes. Some call them crow’s feet. They’re more like wings, each feathered strand representing 40 years of joy and sometimes sadness. Lines mapping out a life intertwining laughter, love, and … [Read more...]
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Review
When I think Ugly Christmas Sweater, those grandma sweaters with Christmas cats and applique ornaments come to mind. I like the idea of a nod to nostalgia, a bit of kitsch, an humorous holiday fun. Jolly puppies in Santa hats on knitted cardigans aren't quite my style, though, so … [Read more...]
DIY Grandparent’s Gift Love Across the Miles
My family lives across the country from grandparents. While my husband and I are Washingtonians, our kids are little Iowans. We love living in the Midwest, but we never forget that we came from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It's important to stay connected from a distance and … [Read more...]
My Body
I'm not certain when I learned to hate my body. When I started defining it by what it wasn't instead of what it is. When I came to despise my hips and thighs and cover up - not for modesty - but to hide my flaws. When I looked in the mirror and saw … [Read more...]
Mom on a Bike
I rode a bike today. It was scary. It was exciting. It was painful. It was precarious. I fell off. In public. I dreaded being a heavy woman riding in public and making a fool of myself. I'm not sure why. When I see women on bikes - no matter their size - I think, … [Read more...]
