I have begun a relationship with someone else… but my husband knows and is ok with it. Don’t worry, there is no infidelity here. Her name is Sarah and she is my LearnVest certified financial […]
Using Your Voice: Letters to the Editor
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is […]
Making a Difference
Following Hurricane Harvey, I was really touched by what I saw my friends in Houston doing to make a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. One example was Carol Beth Ivory, Beta Epsilon, Louisana […]
When Your Backpack No Longer Matches Your Journey… Starting Over (Part Two)
We have all sat in those first days of college demonstrations. The presenter has a backpack and they talk about filling your backpack during your college experience with things to help you in your career […]
The Countdown is On
Who Started the Countdown Clock In August I was scrolling through and liking all the first day of school pictures when I noticed something most disturbing. Christmas countdown clocks began appearing on my Facebook feed. Wait, […]
When You’re Not Sure Whether to Say Yes or No
This time last year, I sat among a group of women, many of whom were fresh from preschool and elementary school drop offs, and we shared our intentions for the fall. We were refreshed after […]
The Road Less Traveled… Twice (Part One)
Sometimes we look at the road that our lives take, and we are not even sure where it started, or when we chose our path we now look back on with wonder. However, we know […]
My 10 Favorite Podcasts
I’ll admit, I was slow to warm up to podcasts. I thought podcasts were basically boring talk radio shows that were better suited for people like my dad. Thankfully, my sister recommended the Serial podcast […]
Rediscovering the Public Library
My favorite place in the whole wide world growing up was our local public library. The Georgetown Branch of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was a magical treasure trove where I […]
Never Stop Learning
I’m a big believer in learning new things. A few years ago, after a bad break up, I needed to find some things to fill my time and help me learn a new skill. I […]