Crossing a finish line feels amazing. It’s something I can’t put into words, but it’s also something I could describe in depth. It’s often a combination of physical and mental toughness, especially in a race where there’s running involved. Mostly, though, it’s determination because once I’ve set my mind to accomplish something I figure out […]
Crossing A Finish Line is the Best Feeling in the Whole Wide World
November 30, 2017 · by · 1 Comment
When the Right Thing for Your Family Is More Bitter Than Sweet
November 27, 2017 · by · 4 Comments
Have you ever wanted to look forward to something, but couldn’t feel fully excited about it because you’re entire family isn’t able to do it with you? That’s basically how I’m feeling right now and it kind of stinks. I know we’ve made the best decision and I know as it gets closer to the […]
Take More Photos
November 26, 2017 · by · 11 Comments
Whenever I look at this photo I think of what a wonderful day it was, the day Nicholas came home from the hospital after his birth. His Grampy was one of the first people to meet and hold him, appropriately so since Nicholas was given his Grampy’s first name as his middle name. I remember […]
Lowe’s is Not A Pet Store & It’s Not Okay to Take Your Dog Shopping
November 25, 2017 · by · 15 Comments
Warning: This post may come across as ranty and negative, but it’s something that’s been on my mind for a very long time and I need to get it off my chest. I’m tired and late getting something written, again, and I have nobody to blame for it but myself. I swear I have good […]
Priorities, No Excuses, & My Burpee Challenge Update
November 24, 2017 · by · 1 Comment
Do you know someone who always seems to have an excuse for everything? I’ve definitely encountered more than a few people like that over the years and it’s probably not an accident they aren’t in my life anymore. I’m a firm believer in the mantra No Excuses and I try to live by it every […]
Good Gravy & Four Other Things I’m Grateful for This Thanksgiving
November 23, 2017 · by · 6 Comments
How was your Thanksgiving? Good in every way, I hope, and I can’t think of a better day to for a peek inside my Gratitude Journal. Today was kind of a weird day, but weird in a good way. It was just Paul, Cody, Nick and me plus a few family guests and while I […]
Sometimes Mondays Aren’t So Bad
November 21, 2017 · by · 4 Comments
Be honest. Do you like Mondays? I mean, I know they generally get a bad rap, but I’ve honestly never had much against them except of course when I’m having a bad one. In that case, it’s totally Monday’s fault for whatever is going wrong at the time. Mostly, though, I’ve always liked Mondays. I […]
