In my very first blog post I wrote how the start Kelsey’s senior year felt like a thunderstorm looming on the horizon. As I sit here watching yet another storm roll in and listen to the weather on television, it feels more real than ever. Back in August I could feel the storm brewing within. I ... read more
Like Water Off a Duck’s Back
My dad always had this saying about letting things go or not letting something get to you. When faced with a criticism or disappointment he’d say, “It’s like water off a duck’s back.” This Sunday is a big day for two reasons. Number one because we are having our family over for a graduation party ... read more
Command Performance
Tonight was Kelsey’s final Select Choir Spring vocal concert. It was such a bittersweet evening because I enjoy listening to them so much. This group has been together for a couple of years and you can really tell in their tight harmonies and chemistry on stage. It’s just a little sad for me ... read more
My friend Suzanne and the necklace that changed my life
We are in the home stretch of our bathroom renovation - Hallelujah!! - and I decided it might be a good idea to start going through some of the stuff in our guestroom. The ginormous pile of clothes was a little more than I was mentally prepared to handle today, so I turned my attention to my snake ... read more
Feast or Famine
Here is a photo I took of Lake Tenkiller in February 2011. At the time, everyone was concerned at the extremely low levels of the lake and how that might impact the summer lake season. Here is a picture I took today. My how things have changed. Lake Tenkiller is currently 20 feet above ... read more
My Life is Completely Batty
Merriam-Webster defines batty as “mentally unstable” or “crazy.” And while that would be a perfectly accurate description of my life as of late, batty is also accurate in a literal sense. I was at home Wednesday recovering from a very minor outpatient procedure. And since I couldn’t really do ... read more
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