To My Father…

Today I’d like to say a brief word in honor of my knight in shining sweatpants. He is handsome, strong, and if he does say so himself, funny. Happy Birthday, Pop. I can’t tell you how blessed I am to have you. Every time I think of where I could be, without a father figure

Fond Birthday Wishes

We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you a sappy message on the occasion of my mother’s birthday. If you skip past, it’s okay. I won’t be offended (because lets be honest I don’t know your mother anymore than you know mine…) Mom, thank you. You are nothing if not a survivor. You’ve managed

Mother’s Day

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.” ~ Proverbs 18:22 The above verse may be true, but I think that verse is a little incomplete without something: “He who finds a wife [who will make a good mother] finds what is good…”   Mothers are vital. Though

Happy St. Valentine’s Day!

I’m going to keep it short and sweet today with a few simple words. 1.I hope that wherever you are today, you are surrounded by family and friends and that you are able to enjoy this beautiful day. 2. I hope that you would remember all the love that you’ve been shown, but also remember

Happy New Year!

It has been one great year, everybody. 2017 was definitely a year of changes. I took my first college classes, got a job, finished two more books, and am preparing for another college class starting rather soon in 2018. It’s been a crazy, hectic life and I’m so glad you could all be here with

Give Thanks to the Lord

With the holidays coming up, I wanted to take this opportunity to review a couple of reads perfect for Thanksgiving. For those who love celebrating the holiday the traditional way, these books will definitely be a treat. For the rest of you who picked out your Christmas tree the day after Halloween… enjoy the day

Stepping Out in Style

Hello world! Oh my Disney, this weekend was Dapper Day 2017, the autumn edition. Attendees were dressed to the nines; gents were smart, ladies chic. It was truly a day to travel back in time. Dressed in a vintage Donald Duck Disneybound and excited for the day ahead, my parents and I entered. From the

Sweet Sixteen OR The Scariest Number Ever

Some people dread those little gray hairs they find in the mirror. Some people think that if they turn twenty, their life will truly begin – free from all parental supervision. Some wish they weren’t so old…when they turn thirty. Some people are jumping around, dancing, and enjoying life at 90. And some, like me,

Happy Independence Day!

This week, I decided to take a break from my usual blog schedule to honor the USA. Though many people favor Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, etc. as their favorite holidays, none is so intrinsically American as Independence Day. Often I think we take for granted where we live. I know when I was younger I

My Inspiration

Normally, I’d do a post on books that I’ve read from the Summer Reading Program. I’ve got a post already planned out for next week (hint: it involves several adventure series, combined with a good deal of fantasy…) But today, I want to talk about part of what makes me, well – me. Here’s to the