As I prepared for and celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I was often reminded of the metaphor of graves being turned to gardens. This has been a meaningful lesson in my life for many, many years (along with other similar messages), but “grave to garden” gains meaning as I reflect on Jesus’s death and
April is “Celebrate Diversity Month” and one way I like to do this in my own life is by reading diverse books. These books provide a new perspective, whether it’s that of someone of a different race, culture, country, etc.…
In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt like it was necessary to talk about a problem that plagues the female population. (If you are a man, don’t stop reading! This problem is also relevant to you, too.) Something I…
Lake Life I am a lake girl. I grew up two minutes from Lake Murray in South Carolina, so I spent a lot of time there, especially during the summers. My dad and uncle both owned boats, so I am…
The Labels You Wear I think it’s nearly impossible to make it through life without picking up a label or two. If someone else isn’t slapping a label on you, you are doing it to yourself. Me? I’ve worn many,…
It’s no secret that life is hard, and I think it just gets harder as we approach the end of a year. The time changes and days grow shorter. Holidays are right around the corner, and while they bring fun,…
I finally got to check Italy off of my travel bucket list, and it did not disappoint! Keep reading for some tips and tricks for a vacation in Italy! My husband and I took a 2-week vacation in Italy in…
Working at a job where I have a summer break is such a unique experience. It is a blessing in so many ways, but it is also a little bit of a curse too, at least for me. It involves…