To Alexandria, With Love: Live Local

I did it!  The first item to be checked off as COMPLETE on my 2018 vision board is “move to Alexandria”.  As of last Wednesday I am officially settled in my new home in Alexandria, VA.   […]

Our Response to the Greatest Love There Is

  Yes, this is the season of love!  And in celebration of that, you will likely give or receive a gift or card that expresses love.  Whether it is flowers, chocolates, a hug or a […]

Girl, Get Out that House!

Turn off the Netflix.  Give those warm and comfy sweats a rest.  Let’s go out! Whether single, dating or married many of us need a swift kick in the butt sometimes to get off the […]

Our Stories, Our Healing

Grief and Loss The loss of a loved one is never easy.  The journey from grief to healing can encompass a range of emotions, conflicting at times, triggered by seemingly random occurrences and unavoidable no […]

The Invitation of “His Yoke”

28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work […]

Untitled Chapter

Embrace uncertainty.   Some of the most beautiful chapters  in our lives won’t have a title until much later. -Bob Goff As a 23-year old, fresh out of grad school, I was certain of one thing.  […]

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Tonight I wrote a poem. Yes.  It was a love poem. Those are always the best kind. But not gushy and sweet, like the ones I write when he gives me butterflies  with just one […]