This year tried to stop me in it's tracks. And at some points, it did. I'm calling it my sideways year; a time of patience and a truck...

One year ago, I started writing short personal stories on my blog. It's a rather vulnerable spot for me; I prefer to keep my life...

The sky was overcast, and the air, crisp. I tugged the laces of my hiking boots, securing their tautness. I hadn't been on this...

Since my daughter, Li'l Miss, was a wee bitty thing, she would rearrange her bedroom furniture. The moment she realized her dresser could...

Meet Cut Clover Flowers A type of synergy has taken place amongst the rolling hills of Clarksburg, MD. There's a beautiful strip of land...

Someone, somewhere had the nerve to say you only have 18 summers with your kids. Why crush momma’s hearts like that? I’m completely...

The sweetest micro flower farm has taken root on Kent Island, Maryland. Just off the highway, on a quarter-acre of land, Rachel Davis has...

We were sitting at a cafe table, sucking down a fresh squeezed lemonade. It was more like sugar water, but we needed some hydration. Lil'...

A few years back, I made a list of spots I wanted to visit while vacationing on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. "You wanna visit...

For the past couple months, we've been hashing out details for our son's high school graduation. We gave him the option to have a party,...

Lil' Miss and I did some baking the other week. It's cherry season - my favorite time of year! And I feel inspired to start a "Fresh from...

My last morning on island, I had every intention to sleep in. Relax. No need to rush. Sleep. I had waited months to have my mini retreat,...

"I need to write, and I need quiet. It's important to me." Eight years ago, I mustered up the courage to say those words to my husband....

I drove to Chincoteague a few weeks ago, minding and handling my business. As I was buzzing along the causeway, enjoying the island...

When my children were small, and headed to their grandparent's homes, I would give them a pep talk. Those chats always included the...

Mother and I have a thing going. And sometimes little miss is with us too. When we're not in the mood for our day-to-day breakfast, we...

I’m doing what I’ve been known to do - lean over here, and piddle over there. And it got me in a questionable mood. I decided to create...

I was in Trader Joe's last week, minding my business at the checkout line. I handed the gentleman my TJ's reusable bags, giving myself an...

The wind plays maestro through the surrounding wetlands. Reeds have dried to a delicious golden hue. Their plumes flit in the breeze, as...

Dr. Leo came into my life during Leo season, and at a time that I was ready for a big energy shift. Did you catch that? I was ready. We...