Could my recent renewal of swimming interest have anything to do with this man?

No, I didn’t secretly run off to California. Taylor and Rosie were there for 5 days, and flew out to SLC yesterday morning. Had they stayed an extra day, they would have been there for the earthquake and for the birth of twin nieces. Taylor’s sister Lissy gave birth to Sarah and Phoebe (according to […]

Dad continues to make progress. When I went to the hospital this afternoon, his wound-vac had been installed. This machine helps drain out the infection and excess fluid to speed healing from the inside out. They also cleaned up his bandages that are barely dripping now. He did develop a bit of a temperature, but […]

I didn’t ever get tagged by anyone to blog about six crazy habits about myself, but Lizzie did tag me to devise a list of 5 courses I would take to improve my life. I tag Steve, Zach, Wahlee, Nicole, and Celeste to do the same…. Five Courses to Improve My Life How to deal […]

Today is Rosie’s 7th birthday. My darling, sweet daughter is 7. Lucky number 7. In some ways, when she came into my life…I didn’t feel ready. I was young; I hadn’t been married as long as I felt necessary before bringing a child into the family equation. I wasn’t sure if I was “grown up” […]

Snarkolepsy A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of snarkiness, usually to the dismay and/or hilarity of both the diseased and onlookers.

I will admit it. I’m an emotional person. When I feel anything, I typically feel it very deeply. I typically care too much for things that I shouldn’t be wasting my time on, and have a deep sense of guilt for the things that I didn’t accomplish because I spent so much time on whatever […]