Several weeks ago I started dating a friend. A long time friend. My former neighbor. I'd spent the last several years deflecting his feelings for me. Don't get me wrong, I had my moments, too, but I wouldn't allow myself to honestly reciprocate. I went so far as to shut him down a few times.... Continue Reading →

Have you ever had a dream so big, it's so much bigger than you? When I was in first grade, we were asked to write about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I wanted to be a mom. So I wrote a long tale about me being a mom to two kids,... Continue Reading →

Last night I was sitting outside, enjoying the evening, when I saw what looked to be a plane on fire traveling across the sky. I live close to an airport so I see planes all the time, but this one was definitely different. I could see the red flames burning. All I could think was... Continue Reading →