Category Archives: Things I wish I would have known when I was 15.

I told him to never touch a vehicle’s lighter.  His bigger brother did too, but some people just have to learn the hard way.  This week, curiosity trumped all the warnings when my youngest son pulled out the truck’s lighter … Continue reading →

I overheard a jaw dropping conversation that I hope isn’t a reflection of the rest of our rising generation.  A young woman, in her early twenties, was telling a friend how frustrated she was with her boyfriend’s lack of commitment.  … Continue reading →

We live in a world of titles: president, beauty queen, New York Times bestselling author, and many, many more.  I don’t think there’s anything wrong with titles.  They make lofty goals, and something to work toward.  It’s when a person … Continue reading →

This week my children will finally begin school again, which has my youngest bursting with excitement, but has my oldest groaning in despair.  Isn’t it sad how the further we go down the “marathon-of-life” the less excitement we feel?  It’s … Continue reading →

No matter how much you prepare, most events in life seldom work out exactly as planned.  I, for one, don’t love this aspect of life.  It can be very disheartening when I’ve put in the effort and things go awry … Continue reading →

This past week was my anniversary.  I’ve been married to the rancher’s son now for fourteen years, and finally, finally, this year I was deemed “big girl” enough to handle working the shoots alone for branding.  Okay, they were short … Continue reading →

Everyone has something they do well, whether it is a visible talent like dancing or an inner one like a good listener, we all have at least one. But what usually happens when you tell someone you’re good at something?  … Continue reading →

I can’t believe what I heard on the radio this week.  The radio personalities were talking about some statistic that stated soon there will be more people with tattoos than without.  While I can’t disagree with the statistic—it seems like … Continue reading →

Friends—they’re something we all need.  They help buoy us up in times of trial.  They make us laugh with their inside jokes and running gags.  They are the people you can share your deepest secrets and feelings with.  Yes, everyone … Continue reading →

What do you want to be when you grow up?  Me?  I wanted to be an actor—a big bright star, entertaining the world.  Here I am years later, obviously not what I thought I’d be.  Does that make me a … Continue reading →