Defining Unconditional Support
First, how has it been over a year since I've written here?! It's not like life has stood still in that time. Quite the contrary, actually, which might be part…
Knowledge for My Kids
My middle daughter is graduating high school this week, one semester early. Soon she will turn 18 and will officially be an adult. I gave her some advice and assistance…
Restoring Dignity for Foster Kids
Will you join me in supporting foster kids and helping restore their dignity? Together We Rise Together We Rise is dedicated to changing the way youth experience the foster care…
Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
You may have seen on Facebook that I started up a fundraiser to raise awareness and some money for the Alzheimer's Association. I know that in an inflation-ridden economy around the holidays with loved ones who need help, donating to a national charity might not top the priority list. I'm not here to guilt anyone into donating...If you can spare a little to help raise awareness and fight this horrendous disease, I would appreciate the gift. If not, thanks for reading anyway...that's what the our friends community is all about.
Music in Paradise
I'm excited to say that Heather and I have booked a trip for January April 2023 to beautiful Cancun, Mexico! We're going for "Hootiefest" which is a 3 day concert…
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
My oldest daughter and I were talking about credit cards the other day, so I wanted to pass along some information/advice on getting and using them. She is 19 and just starting out trying to establish credit, so I gave her this info and thought I would share it here in case it's helpful. #ParentDuties
Mother’s Day Blessings
I'll start out by saying just how blessed I am when it comes to mom figures in my life over the last 49 years. Of course my mom was my…