I love the musical Les Miserables. When I was in 7th grade, I saw it on Broadway in New York. Since then I have seen it at… Read more “Are we the priest, Jean Valjean or Javert?”

This morning we spent at least three hours raking, blowing, gathering leaves in our backyard. I am not going to lie, I was cursing our blessed trees…… Read more “Trees are complicated… just like we are”

We decided a few years ago that we wanted Keaton to be in dual language. We thought it would be amazing for him to learn Spanish… little… Read more “Where is the love?”

Dear Dad, Tomorrow is your 70th birthday!!! It is strange because I honestly consider you to be more in your 50s than turning 70 (although that is… Read more “Happy 70th Dad!”

When I was little I was a bit of a girly girl. I wanted everything to match. My mom told me I wanted my dress to match… Read more “It started with a ponytail”

Dear Skip Bayless, It is clear you have no clue today is World Suicide Prevention Day, or that you even care. It is also clear you have… Read more “Dear Skip Bayless,”

Tuesday I go back, physically, to the office for the first time since leaving on March 13. This is a day I have been longing for… dreaming… Read more “Getting back, yet not forgetting”

Tonight we were driving down I35 from Keller to Round Rock. As we got to Belton, my mind raced back to 1998… We were driving on I35… Read more “All the little choices”

Dear Amy Leigh, In the next three days, there are so many milestones. Tomorrow Keaton starts first grade. Friday you turn 41. Saturday will be 22 years… Read more “Dear Amy Leigh,”

Dear Public School Parent, I know you are scared, I know you are stressed, I know you want answers… guess what? I do too. While I work… Read more “Dear Public School Parent”