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9/10/25: My Turning Point
One week ago, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Many years ago, I had the privilege of meeting him. At the time, I couldn’t imagine the positive impact he would have on my country. In recent years, I listened to Charlie’s podcast almost daily. He was unfailingly kind, compassionate, and generous to everyone.…
I can do hard things: Eleanor’s birth story
A lot has changed over here. We had a third kid! I know, I know. I swore up, down, left, right and center that we were done after two, but we really wanted to try for a boy…
Sh*t I Didn’t Know I Needed
My husband, Doug, loves to give gifts for no reason. It is a lovely gesture and many (probably all) people will tell me I have no reason to complain. But I’m frugal (read: cheap) about things that aren’t food or healthcare related. Gifts are also not my love language…it’s words of affirmation. Every time Amazon…
Joy & Other Things 