I was on vacation and decided to fit in a short run while my friend had to attend a zoom meeting. I know for most people, exercise isn’t on their list of things to do while on vacation, but I’m not most people. 😊   Since I wasn’t familiar with the area, I picked a…

“Is anyone afraid of the dark?” Our tour guide asked. We were inside a cave, and up until now, there were lights guiding the way. Nobody spoke up, but I’m pretty sure my niece was a little scared as she gripped my legs. Then, with the touch of a button, we were in complete darkness.…

{Co Writer- My son, Elijah}   It was in the middle of the night when I heard the sound. A single, high pitched “beep!” Everyone else was fast asleep, but not me. I rolled over on my other side, trying to go back to bed when I heard the noise again. It was the fire…

I recently watched the movie A Complete Unknown, based loosely off Bob Dylan’s early career. Towards the end, there was one specific line that stuck out to me. Sylvie Russo (a character based on his real love interest, Suze Rotolo) compares Bob Dylan to a plate juggler.   “It was fun to be on the…

Tears were streaming down my face as I left the office. Did I really just ask the dermatologist if there would be a scar on my face?  I felt ridiculous thinking more about what I would look like than the actual diagnosis. God why did this have to be on my face?  What if it…

Neon lights were flashing to upbeat music on the roller rink floor. The smell of pizza filled the air. I hadn’t been to one of these places since high school! Nerves were showing on my kids’ faces as we laced up their skates.   “There’s too many people, Mommy.” My daughter said.   “You can…