I realize that in all of my writing, I’ve never really talked about my dad. The funny thing is, I’m so much like my dad
White Bean Chili
Speaking of autumn, the fall always means thick stews and chilies! Back in March of 2010, I had made a white chicken chili and my
Dreaming of Autumn
It’s now August. In Colorado, this marks the near end of summer. In Florida or Tennessee, we’d still have 2 months of humid, sweltering heat
Homemade Laundry Detergent
When you look at the cost to wash your clothes, it can get pretty daunting. Plus, when you buy commercially made laundry soap, you always
The Celebration Anniversary
Today is one year since my sister’s memorial service, though as a family we didn’t say our final goodbye until more than a week later.
How to Adult Hard
I’m sitting and eating ice cream in my bed and it made me think, “It’s great to be an adult (er… sometimes).” So, it made
Visiting a Mile High
My in-laws are arriving within a couple weeks to spend a month in Denver with us. I’m really excited to show them the area before
A Mile in Her Shoes: Anniversary Edition
This won’t be a long post. The minutes are ticking down to 10pm mountain time. The last minutes of the first year since Chelsea’s death.
A Mile in Her Shoes: Bahamian Edition
Our honeymoon was in December and January. We spent New Year’s Eve in the Bahamas at Sandals Emerald Bay. I made sure in my packing
A Mile in Her Shoes: Opryland Christmas Edition
I’ve been negligent on posting for the “Mile in Her Shoes” series but I have not been negligent about taking my sister’s shoes far and