Lost
I’ve been writing more. Actually, let’s fix that: I’ve just actually been writing lately. Like, actual words on an actual screen. Nothing that has seen the light of day, but I’ve been actually ...
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Jill Mansfield
point of reference
When is it ok to say that your kids are your friends? You know…I’m asking for a friend. Or something. The thing is that ‘my friend’ realizes how delicate that statement is ...
junior year
Hey Kid, It’s kinda funny how bummed I was that school started today. After so many years of not getting summers with you kids, having the past two summers with you has been pretty amazing. ...
faith and warriors and rising
We were late to church this weekend. We went to a different service from the one we normally attend and, for some reason, none of us thought to check to see what time it actually started. We ...
Dish Soap and Birthdays
Have you ever put dish soap in a public fountain? I mean, I’m not encouraging you to do such a thing. I think some people call it “defacement of public property” or something. ...
An Excuse to Post Some Pictures
Since my niece got married this past weekend, does that mean I’m an auntie in-law? Even if no one else uses that title (shame) this is what popped into my head as I started writing about ...
Cold Hard Cash and Coolant
I picked up our truck today from the shop and very nearly started crying. For the first time in a very long time, there was actual cold air blowing from the vents with a newly fixed a/c unit and, ...
First Steps, Hitting ‘Publish’ and Feeling Like I’m Gonna Be Sick
This morning I made a big jump to reach a pretty big goal that I have. Actually, two big goals. I’m going to be annoyingly vague about all of it because this website has my name on it and I ...
The Happiest Place for a Birthday
Everyone should celebrate a birthday at Disneyland. Like, even if “Disney’s not your thing” and I don’t understand you at all, you should just listen to me and just do it. ...