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First published (edited) on The Daily Drip 06.29.2022 as a Contributing Writer Family. This six-letter word represents one of the most important and captivating organizational structures that exists. For many of us, nothing could be more important. When we’re asked what we value, this is the first word on our lips. Yet, we often overlook READ MORE

It has been 7 years since I last hugged you, Dad. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you. I still remember the lilac bush outside our home, and how you and I would pick the blooms together when I was a little girl. I began writing this poem to my kids to READ MORE

Kaleidoscope Kids Forward: I am so incredibly proud of my eldest son for placing second in his school’s elocution competition last night. All of the third through eight graders were to memorize and recite a poem in front of their class several weeks ago. The top 3 students from each grade advanced to the finals READ MORE

First published (edited) on The Daily Drip 02.15.2022 as a Contributing Writer When you hear the word “legacy,” what comes to mind? Large amounts of cash and precious jewels? A distant cousin’s multi-million-dollar estate in a swanky oceanfront town? An inheritance of some sort? Perhaps you may think birthright, like being entitled to the successful READ MORE

First published on The Daily Drip 11.24.2021 as a Contributing Writer My ankles were swollen My back ached I was bloated I was nauseous I was tired I was emotional I was frightened But then I heard, for the very first time, The sweetest sound I could ever imagine – your heartbeat. And I was READ MORE

First published at The Daily Drip 10.25.2021 as a Contributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on working women across the globe, who were disproportionately affected in terms of home, health, work and economic well-being. The research on the negative consequences is anything but sparse. According to a recent survey study by Deloitte on the READ MORE

She sits in silence Deafened by the racing thoughts of the never-ending mental load She prays for strength Weakened by the constant wants and needs and expectations To give, to nourish, to comfort, to support, to guide, to teach, To love, to provide, to protect, To be everything every second of every hour of every READ MORE

To the unfiltered picture I am beautiful. To the unanticipated setback I am a warrior. To the uneasy feeling of not being good enough I am worthy. Worthy of loving myself just as I am Worthy of being humble enough to acknowledge My mistakes, face my fears, and learn from failure Worthy of nurturing the READ MORE

Congratulations on your First Holy Communion, Cole Bryan! 05.01.2021. I love you and thank God every day for all that you are and aspire to be. And I thank you for being a beautiful, loving, compassionate being. He gifted me the greatest blessing of life with the Holy Spirit and our family. I am humbly READ MORE

We bleed one color Yet few speak His name He has not forgotten Souls lost in the battle of The Game No winners or losers Should you choose to play The Game has become survival To exist another day See, the lessons of The Game Are not about what could be won But about learning READ MORE