My run today was in a new place; a beautiful trail through the Allegheny Mountains. It was a pretty flat trail with a couple of larger elevation gains on my way out. So, I kept thinking that it was going to be an easy coast on the way back since I’d not really had any… Continue reading Life’s Ups and Downs
My daughter reminded us that today is Palm Sunday which prompted me to explain the reason behind the day’s name to my kids. The main thing that I recalled and explained was that the celebrants were praising and honoring Jesus largely because they thought they were finally getting the long-awaited earthly king who would kick… Continue reading Thoughts on Palm Sunday
I have a confession. I am a body shamer.
This is not something I’m proud of or happy about; it’s something that deeply saddens me. That sadness carries a shame of its own.
As big Pixar fans, we’d been looking forward to watching the studio’s new movie, “Soul”, on Disney+. Learning more information on the creators and thought process behind the film in an episode of “Inside Pixar” made us even more excited to see it. So, after the kids were snuggled into bed in a post-Christmas slumber… Continue reading Thoughts on Soul
Leadership coach Yolanda Christopher joins us to talk about how our childhood and influential people shape the person we become. She shares the impact her mother’s “anything is possible” mindset had on her life and we talk about how people do the best they can with what they have. I hope you’ll join us, subscribe… Continue reading Episode 1: Yolanda Christopher
We have had such a wonderful time making memories as a family this year at Walt Disney World, so when I saw this post, “50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!”, from Disney Food Blog I had to see how many we had checked off the list so far. We are… Continue reading Memories Made at Walt Disney World – Check!
Welcome to the podcast that’s all about sharing our stories simply because they matter. This episode is a bit unique as I, your host, respond to the questions. Hear a bit about the heart behind this labor of love and a little of my story, too. I hope you’ll join us, subscribe to the podcast,… Continue reading Episode 0: The Story Begins
When I first visited Disney World with my extended family in 2014 I only did a few character meets. As my in-laws lined up to meet character after character sans-kids I looked on in bewilderment. Why would a grown adult spend that much time waiting to take a photo with a person dressed up in… Continue reading Tips for Great Character Meets
Music has always been a powerful force and connector for me. When I was young I would always think of the perfect song to communicate what I was thinking or feeling. Songs always seemed to say it better than I could.
Fighting lies and negative thoughts is a lot like trying to get free from a spider web…
Love Yourself, Love Your Story 