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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Inspired by SouleMama, I present to you: {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link read more >>

I looked forward to my family’s Christmas traditions each year, and with Henry now in the picture, it all seems even more important. Though he was much more interested in sleeping and burping for his first Christmas, we tried to start him early on the activities that make our family’s Christmas memorable. On Christmas Eve, read more >>

On February 25, Kansas Citians will have their chance for fifteen minutes of fame on stage at the Midland Theatre, all in support of Variety, The Children’s Charity. It’s the Variety Show of 2012, baby! And yours truly will be one of those brave (and crazy) souls to do so. My talent, you may ask? read more >>

Holiday travel can be tough enough. But add baby to the mix, and it can send otherwise rational people over the edge. So as you cram your car full of presents, car seats, and suitcases this holiday season, make note of some travel tips Henry’s taught us. But first, let me mention that my style read more >>

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Inspired by SouleMama, I present to you: {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link read more >>

I remember on our way back from Mrs. Warner’s piano lessons hearing, “Your lack of preparation does not constitute an emergency on my part!” Wise words from mom. My mother has always had a knack for organization, for order, for perfection. She was always efficient with mailing birthday cards, putting up seasonal décor, hosting the read more >>

As much as I would like to find a shiny new car adorned with a red bow just like the commercials (which really, does that ever happen?), I’d settle for some simple additions to my car. 1. Heated blanket. I really hate being cold and really love blankets that plug in. 2. Remote start.  It’s my read more >>

Seven years ago, I was driving Molly the red Mustang. The backseat was littered with half-written newspaper articles, running clothes and empty bottles of Cherry Coke. I was attending K-State’s journalism school hoping to one day become the White House correspondent for the Washington Post. Which was a great idea until people stopped reading newspapers read more >>

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Inspired by SouleMama, I present to you: {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link read more >>