Here we go again. I am familiar now with the cycle of emotions. The dread of anticipation, the anxiety that accompanies the departure, and the slogging through each day as you mark off the calendar.  I protect myself from drive by news broadcasts-the ones that announce a bombing or fatalities with ... READ the POST

Thanks to www.militaryconnections.com for featuring my article and Be Safe, Love Mom. I am a Military Mom ... READ the POST

  Check out my article on Time.com   Four Ways to Help Your Kids Learn to Suck it Up       ... READ the POST

Today is my 37th anniversary. It seems like it was just yesterday I was frantically sewing my wedding dress plus four huge, very fluffy, ruffly bridesmaid dresses. My sister called them clown dresses. We all know how sisters can be. As I pushed yards of blue fabric through the machine I tried to ... READ the POST

You have to be strong to make someone strong... I love the reminder in this video looking forward to the Summer Olympics Thank you Mom-Strong Some days we don't feel very strong. In our weaker moments we let fear and worry take over. It is good to remember how strong we really are. After all it ... READ the POST

I was in the third grade and the queen of the kickball field. It was the sport de riguer of the time. We all would rush out to recess at Kachina Elementary School and take our places. I was the pitcher-cool calm and collected even when the big boys came up to kick. Except for one time.... He was ... READ the POST