— Coloring Life with Love, Lyme, & Laughter —
Have you ever yelled at God? Not just one or two lines of frustration but a full-on tantrum based on anger, fear, confusion and, yes, a whole lot of frustration. Did you scream for a solid twenty minutes, a blubbering mess of tears and snot? I have. I did. I railed at my God the entire... Continue Reading →
Nearly every day I hear from an individual who has been affected by Lyme. I found a tick on me. What do I do? I've been sick for months. I've been tested for everything, but my symptoms really match Lyme disease. Is there a test for Lyme? I've had Lyme disease for six years. Your... Continue Reading →
There's a chance --a really good chance --that I may be too old for the circus. I know, I know. Shame on me, but as much as the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus fascinates me, I find my heart racing for more reasons than just the magic. Before the self-professed Greatest Show on Earth... Continue Reading →
I took it all for granted, charging through my days, shuttling my children to soccer practices and dance classes. I pushed myself, somehow feeling like I had to do everything. I had to fit it all in. By 8:00 on weekday mornings, I was teaching high school students, scrambling to get in every mandated objective, grade every... Continue Reading →
“Wh-what are you doing with all….” Her eyes are wide with confusion and awe. As soon as the words escape, I see her regret. She doesn’t even finish the question, but her reproof is out, suspended between us. My shopping cart overflows with an item most people purchase in singles, and I am buying in... Continue Reading →
A Broken Crayon 