

The Importance of a Smellfie
There were eight of us seated around the table at the fancy banquet. As we passed the water pitcher and placed the linen napkins...


The Swimming Suit
I looked out the plane window in awe at the most spectacular colors of blue that the ocean had to offer. Kristen and I were headed to a...


Valentine's Day Pressure!
The past couple of Super Bowls have been remarkable. Last year’s 25-point deficit didn’t stop the New England Patriots from winning and...


Pay it forward
One of the downfalls of my sales job is the temptation to frequent fast-food drive-thrus. I know, I know…it’s terrible for you…and yes,...


Coffee & Conversation
Today's blog about commitment was borrowed from a very well written piece by our daughter Carley, and was posted back around Christmas...


Christmas Cash
They get me every time! It’s as if they know what I’m thinking, how to hook and when to reel me in. Their cleverly designed brochures...


#purpose
Allow me to start off with a disclaimer: I mean no disrespect toward my husband in what I’m about to say. After all, it would be...


Working Out!
I rolled out of bed and staggered to the bathroom to get the day started. Every square inch of my body hurt – or so it seemed. What had...


Be Intentional
I was passionate and intentional about coaching basketball when I started my career just a few short years ago – insert sarcasm here. I...


Fixer-Upper
The fighting got more intense and began happening more frequently than ever before. The yelling, arguing, cursing, finger-pointing and...