I love riding my bike with my husband, Wayne.  We often go on a beautiful, scenic trail and a few miles into it there is a tunnel.  It’s...

OR Speak your own Love Language...don’t wait for someone else to do it. In 1995, Gary Chapman released his book "The 5 Love Languages"...

My family is such an eclectic group. When I was growing up I envisioned what my family would be like.  We would do the same things, like...

Laila's dog just pooped down stairs. In my house. I can't stand it. I know Jet is only a five month old puppy, but he's got to figure...

The ability to actually create your life is yours.  Even when it comes to having more fun. We had a riot at our Family Bear Lake trip. ...

We were born to create. We all use our imaginations and creativity DAILY. Really? We do? I don't feel very creative. Stay with me. I...

I like going to funerals and gathering wisdom nuggets: "The only thing you can do with a pair of gloves on, is wet your pants." "If you...

I've raised four teenage boys into adulthood and now I'm raising my last teenager, my daughter Laila. This is Laila. She is a wonder....

I wasn't a very good baby mom. I did it but I didn't love it. When my babies finally reached 18 months and could walk and talk a little...

I like to fly on airplanes. I read a lot and people watch and I’m okay sitting in cramped quarters with not much leg room. What I don’t...

My first real science experience was in 8th grade. I had a lab partner- Doug Best in Mr. Smith's class at Millcreek Jr. high.  This was...

When my husband Wayne and I turned 50 we decided to take up road biking. We wanted to find something we could enjoy together. We loved...

My sister Marcie died at age 54.  She celebrated her birthday in March, felt a lump in April, was diagnosed cancer in May, chemo through...

I bet you don't have a picture of your mother hanging in your garage. This is my mom and she had it taken in her 50's for my dad and yes...

You know that voice in your head. The one you think is in charge? The one you think is telling you the truth? It's not. If your brain...

I'm feeling like Oprah.  I can see her standing and calling out to her audience with intense enthusiasm in her low stage voice,  "You...

Age is just a number.  I truly believe that. But ever since I turned 50, I have become passionate about helping women over 50 to live...

I love you and there's nothing you can do about it. Many think we should love people unconditionally because that's the nice thing to do,...

Laila just left for an end of school party.  She's full of angst about who will be there?  Will anyone talk to her?  Will it be boring? ...

100 Things I appreciate about me or 100 reasons for me to LOVE me. This isn't about thinking about my self more, this is about thinking...