Why the Chicago Cubs may be the Greatest Baseball Story Ever
I was not born a Cubs fan, but entered the fan base through marriage. I don’t carry with me the same…
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St. Jude Children’s Hospital Warrior Dash | Interview with James & Jessie Drachenberg
I am SO excited to introduce you to (and brag on) my brother James and my sister Jessie. This April…
Interview with Foley Artist Shawn Goudie | It’s a Wonderful Life Chicago
Creative work is hard work. The hours are long after those spent at jobs that pay the bills. Add to…
AVON 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer | Interview with Andrea Smith
Last September, I shared the stories of my Aunt Inge and cousin Jenn, both affected by breast cancer and the…
Church Family
It happens most when my brother and sister-in-law are in town, sitting in the same row as a big family,…
Ten things I want to tell graduating High School Seniors
Dear High School Senior, I know that real life is calling to you in your last few days of twelfth…
No More Excuses | On Amy Purdy and Dancing
It’s almost 7 o’clock on Monday night. I’m ready for work, snuggled into the couch with my laptop, and the…
Creative Advice from Walt Disney
Maybe it’s because I’m a blogger – where creative art lasts for approximately two minutes if you’re lucky – but I’m…
Q&A with Gillian Marchenko
Yesterday I had the privilege of reviewing Gillian Marchenko’s incredible memoir Sunshine Down. Today she has graciously provided us with…
Sunshine Down by Gillian Marchenko {book review}
Too many mommas I know, in real life and online, are dealing with the heartbreak that comes with grieving a…