I could browse Pinterest for hours, pinning quote after quote, reposting on social media, sharing with friends and family, words of wisdom and motivational pictures. This post is a short list, in no particular order, of some of my favorite quotes. I’m also including my thoughts and how I interpret or make meaning of each one.[…]
I recently came across a poem I saved many years ago titled “Surviving Cancer” and thought it worthy of being shared. The poem was written by Jill Warren and was included in a book my mom gave me, Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul. I used this poem when I was in college and had to give[…]
Just not always a GOOD reason… I don’t mean to sound pessimistic but I cringe every time I hear it, someone just trying to be supportive, trying to make me feel better, trying to help explain away the unexplainable… “Everything happens for a reason.” As if simply saying it puts a positive spin on the[…]
I believe forward thinking is important and that it is not productive to dwell on the past. That being said, I do think it is important to reflect on the past. Thinking about the current status of my life— thinking about how I finally decided to move forward with out looking back— I thought I’d share with you, 10[…]
Meet Nancy Larsen…Mom to me, Grandma to Kira, and Super Grandma to Kayva and MacKinley. My mom is my friend, my inspiration, my role model and quite possibly the most amazing lady I know. I’d like to share her with you, so you too, can appreciate one of the most important people in my life.[…]