My Day With Oprah!
I have fond memories of coming home after school in the late ’80s, grabbing a snack, and plopping myself on the couch right at 4:00 p.m. to watch Oprah. Over the 25 years she was on tv, I bought her…
How a Car Accident “Blessed” Me
Last Sunday, on a sweltering 95-degree afternoon, I had a car accident. I was running to Wal-Mart for some allergy medicine after dropping my son at soccer practice. My afternoon literally took an unexpected turn when the blinding sun kept…
My Steel Magnolias
It’s hard to believe it’s already been thirty years since Steel Magnolias was first released in movie theaters. I remember seeing it for the first time while I was still in high school. I’m showing my age, now - aren’t…
Carrying on my Grandmother’s DIY Christmas Tradition
As much as I love the spirit of the holidays, it makes me miss my grandparents. I adored them and have so many special memories of them at Christmas. My sweet grandmother, Jane Smith - who we affectionately called "Gigi”,…
How Joining A Garage Band Saved My Life
How Joining A Garage Band Saved My Life When I was 22 years old, I dropped out, (or if I am being honest - flunked out) of college, where I was studying Vocal Music. My passion for music comes from…
I Was Mistaken For A Homeless Woman
A few weeks ago, I was mistaken for a homeless woman. That’s right. Homeless! In my lifetime, I’ve been mistaken for a few things; most notably tennis champion Steffi Graf who is at least five inches taller than I am.…
The Fertility Clinic Storage Tank Failures: It’s Time For Regulation
Last spring, two long-established (and unrelated) fertility clinics in Ohio and California made headline news when they both experienced failures that resulted in the destruction of thousands of eggs and embryos. While the failures at both clinics are still being…
Feeling Alone on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a special time for so many of us where we are pampered, spoiled and showered with love. As for me, I will have brunch with my family, get a backrub from my husband and hopefully take an…
A letter to husbands going through infertility (from my husband)
I am the last person who thought I would be writing about infertility and what we have learned through our journey. As people of faith, we know to trust the process and timing of everything in our lives. However, dealing…
The Burning Bush
The Burning Bush As long as I can remember, I’ve been a person who looks for signs. Whether I’m making business decisions or trying to decide where to go on vacation, I ask God for guidance. I believe that just…
