Opinion

Mom

There are so few people in your life that truly know you. Not just the surface you, but the actual person you are at the deepest level of your soul….

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Tell it to my heart

“And the beat goes on …” – Sonny and Cher, 1967 The beat of our hearts – something we often take for granted; though, I believe we are all aware…



Teach your children well

“Janet Kay, always remember to use your voice to stand up for others and that your kindness matters.” This past week, I could hear my dad saying those words loud…


We love LA

In 2016, I went to Los Angeles to find my daughter. Don’t worry. She wasn’t abducted. Nor was she a runaway. Nothing nefarious. Let me explain. During most of her…





“Extra” family members

Last weekend, I received a text from one of my son Jacob’s closest friends, Colton. Since I am a grant consultant during the day, he was curious if I knew…


The unknown

In about seven months, life as I know it will be drastically different. My youngest son will be heading off to college, joining his older brother at Purdue University. My…