Clearing away the old

I admit, I was a bit of a hoarder. I didn't have stacks of newspapers or lots of clutter, but I found bins of photos, memorabilia, and photo albums. Everything was sitting around for 30 plus years waiting for me to have time to scrapbook it. Going through it now, with some emotional distance, I …

When a baby bird leaves the nest

What the heck is a mother supposed to do? I've been a wreck for weeks in anticipation of my son leaving home for the first time to take an over the road trucking driving job. Crying harder than warranted at NCIS episodes on Netflix. It's bitter sweet really. I'm happy he's spreading his wings, taking …

Fitting in

When I started my business in 2005, I spent 20 weeks figuring out my niche clientele so I would know where I fit. I knew the services I offered them were needed, wanted, and appreciated. And for years, I fit perfectly. Then everything changed. I stumbled, lost my confidence and no longer fit. I didn't …