Last year, circumstances over a period of about six months were challenging and stressful, and I didn’t manage them well. Thinking back...

Last week, I shared the story of Brock lying to me about wrecking his dad’s truck. When I discovered the truth and asked Brock why he...

After Brock and I had been dating for a few weeks, he called me one night as I was getting ready for bed. He told me he’d been in an...

My friends would describe me as strong, capable, and dependable. I have my flaws, and work to recognize areas for improvement and grow....

A view from the bike at sunrise. In the last post , I wrote about my struggle to leave, and then stay away from, a dating partner who was...

A view from the bike at sunrise. As an adult, I found myself in an unhealthy relationship. When we first met, and got to know each other,...

A view from the bike at sunrise. Several weeks ago, I wrote a post about riding my bike  in the morning at sunrise. It’s enjoyable during...

While on a recent morning run, I noticed a large shell I hadn't seen before. I picked it up, carried it home, and set it on the kitchen...

When I was growing up, my family always had an artificial Christmas tree. I thought it was small, and other than the lights, there wasn’t...