
Pay it forward
One of the downfalls of my sales job is the temptation to frequent fast-food drive-thrus. I know, I know…it’s terrible for you…and yes,...

Baby, it's cold outside!
I don’t need to describe how bitter cold it's been to my fellow Michiganders, but for those in warmer climates, let’s just suffice to say...


Christmas Cash
They get me every time! It’s as if they know what I’m thinking, how to hook and when to reel me in. Their cleverly designed brochures...


#purpose
Allow me to start off with a disclaimer: I mean no disrespect toward my husband in what I’m about to say. After all, it would be...


Working Out!
I rolled out of bed and staggered to the bathroom to get the day started. Every square inch of my body hurt – or so it seemed. What had...


The Creek
We each put our muck boots on and headed down the path to one of our favorite spots – a small creek that is about a quarter mile from our...

Be Intentional
I was passionate and intentional about coaching basketball when I started my career just a few short years ago – insert sarcasm here. I...


Shopping Trip
Kristen was very excited when she got home and couldn’t wait to tell me about her shopping trip. She began pulling out what seemed like...


What Truly Matters
She’s just a little bit of a thing standing barely over five feet tall. Her thick, dark curly hair might add a couple inches but her...


Fixer-Upper
The fighting got more intense and began happening more frequently than ever before. The yelling, arguing, cursing, finger-pointing and...