Two ridiculously cute shih tzu puppies wrestled and played while I asked myself the same question I’d pondered many times before. Why do I put myself through this? I scooped up a sweet little fluff ball, snuggled her against my cheek and snapped a selfie. Then I...
Have you ever felt like you were being watched? It’s a creepy sensation. Like someone (or something) is following your every move. Lurking in the shadows. Waiting ... I’ve experienced this feeling many times. The first time it happened was about a year ago. At the...
So, we got a puppy. It feels strange to say it in such a laid-back, nonchalant way because for our family, getting a puppy was a VERY big deal. It took me and my girls years – no, decades – to persuade Curt to even consider the idea. Maybe I’ll share that story with...
“I don’t know, Maddie. This could backfire on us.” Madison fidgeted in her chair. She didn’t want to consider the possibility. Just the day before, Emily’s friend had asked if we’d be interested in dog-sitting while her family went on vacation. Of course we were...
I stared at the display of eyeglass frames when a saleslady strolled over to me. “Can I help you find something?” “No thank you. I’m just looking.” I kept my tone light, hoping the lady would take the hint and give me some space. She didn’t. “What kind of frames are...
It was the perfect day for our local high school’s state softball tournament. My husband and I sat near the top of the stadium and cheered on the girls. Of course, just as the game got particularly exciting, nature called. I whispered to Curt. “I’ll be right back. I...
Her bedroom was empty and the U-Haul was full. If it wasn’t for my middle daughter being so excited to move into her very first apartment, I would’ve been a mess. But she was ready, and I couldn’t have been prouder. “Well,” I said, glancing around the kitchen for an...