Apologies in advance. This blog is NOT related to the 1990s movie about a secret family of four-inch people starring Dan Conner – er, I mean John Goodman. This is a tribute to all the borrowers out there. Dare I call us a “mooch” at our worst? My older sister has definitely called me worse.ContinueContinue reading “The Borrowers”
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Coach Lizzie Lasso
Since I can remember, I’ve always had a fascination with iconic coaches. My first memories are of Green Hornets Basketball Coach Ed Wilson. He was my older brother’s coach with bushy eyebrows and more basketballs in his car than seatbelts. It was custom for him to recruit at elementary school field days. I still laughContinueContinue reading “Coach Lizzie Lasso”
Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐
Sorry if this title feels a little like Michael Scott’s quote, “Happy birthday, Jesus. Sorry your party’s so lame.” Mother’s Day is usually a time of flowers, cards, homemade crafts, and breakfasts in bed. Yet, postpartum depression (PPD) is a topic often buried deep and even undiagnosed. In fact, more than 75% of women whoContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day from a Postpartum Depression Survivor 💐”
Toddlerisms Take 3
Sometimes, I think I need a pocket dictionary to translate the things my toddler daughters say. For instance … “Farkley” = Sparkley “Lurpee” = Slurpee “Concreen” = Sunscreen For the third year in a row, I’m covering Toddlerisms. The Urban Dictionary defines Toddlerism as follows: “A child between the ages of one to three… Pushing boundariesContinueContinue reading “Toddlerisms Take 3”
Proactive Strategies for Developing Leadership Qualities in Your Children
Image via Freepik In an ever-evolving world, the task of nurturing leadership qualities in children is more critical than ever. This journey is about imparting knowledge and shaping characters capable of leading with compassion, accountability, and resilience. By strategically guiding our children, we prepare them to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s world with confidence andContinueContinue reading “Proactive Strategies for Developing Leadership Qualities in Your Children”
3 Spring Cleaning Tips
To put it lightly, I did not inherit the cleaning gene from my mom. She’s a modern day Danny Tanner from “Full House”. Friends joke that you could conduct surgery in her garage. In high school, it was commonplace for my friends to catch her vacuuming the front porch. As an adult, I’m envious ofContinueContinue reading “3 Spring Cleaning Tips”
A Tale of 3 Pregnancies 🤰🏼
We celebrated my youngest daughter’s first birthday last week. Naturally, I’m having all of the emotions. I’ll be honest, there’s some relief that the baby phase is starting to come to a close for our family. There’s also an ache that it’s ending. It’s a real conundrum. To distract myself, I’m remembering my three pregnanciesContinueContinue reading “A Tale of 3 Pregnancies 🤰🏼”
Lauren’s Law Meets Benjamin Button
By Lauren Burke Meyer I can’t believe I made it. To my last physical therapy appointment, I mean. Sure it’s the end of 2023 as I write this. However, I’m blown away by how far I’ve come in one year with my health. This time last year — New Year’s Eve to be precise —ContinueContinue reading “Lauren’s Law Meets Benjamin Button”
The Silly Side of Rev. Schoener
In October, our community lost a once-in-a-lifetime person — Rev. W. Terry Schoener — to a rare lung disease. Schoener was the senior pastor at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church for 27 years. He also baptized, confirmed and even came out of retirement to officiate my wedding. Like many, he has had a profound impact onContinueContinue reading “The Silly Side of Rev. Schoener”
Never-ending Leaf Raking 🍂
Fall is my favorite season. I love the Goldilocks weather. Not too hot or cold. Plus, I can’t get enough of the apple cider everything (especially donuts), warm drinks, cozy flannel, pumpkins of all sizes and textures . . . the list goes on. While I love seeing the beautiful leaves in their bright orange,ContinueContinue reading “Never-ending Leaf Raking 🍂”
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