Earlier this month I recorded a podcast for the  Daily Word  that will be available on May 21st. You can click on the link above to connect or go to I Tunes to download  Daily Word. The focus of that discussion is on letting go and letting God-something I have to daily as a way to cope with the ... READ the POST

The Mighty Blue AngelsI am excited to be returning next week to the United States Naval Academy to witness the Commissioning of my nephew as an Ensign in the United States Navy. I will be signing copies of Be Safe, Love Mom at the Midshipmen Store on May 19th from 10 AM to 1 PM and hope to hug many ... READ the POST

In Be Safe, Love Mom I tell the stories of sacrifices. Some of them are the daily rocks in your shoe variety that can build up over time. Others are much deeper, that cut to the heart. One of those stories is that of Lisa Hallett, Marathoner, Ironman Triathlete, mom of three, Gold Star Widow and a ... READ the POST

From the moment we knew we were a mother we became superheros. We would give our lives for our babies.We worked day and night with superhuman strength meeting their every need. Sleep? Who needs it? We learned to juggle practice, work, baking a dozen cupcakes out of three ingredients, and cleaning ... READ the POST

IT'S ALMOST MOTHER'S DAY AND THE UBIQUITOUS COLOR IS PINK. Fresh pink cards loaded with flowery phrases fill the card racks. I appreciate pink. It is one of my favorite colors. But when I contemplate my mothering, the pastel hue does not capture the depth and ferocity of my mother love. The moment ... READ the POST

How do you say goodbye to your mom? I have been contemplating that these last days as I have been sitting beside her. She was the hub of our wheel, the center of our universe. She set an example of a life well lived for all seven of us kids and dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren. When I ... READ the POST