At this moment, I am curled up on my couch indulging in my passion for writing, while listening to my two daughters chatter and laugh
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I am just a girl from Kentucky who has stories to tell. . .
Day Ten: 30 Days of Gratitude
The tenth day of gratitude may not have been a perfect ten, but I still find myself grateful for both the blessings and even the
Day Nine: 30 Days of Gratitude
Day nine began really early, as my weekend of working at the day shelter for homeless men began at 6:30 a.m., That said, it is
Day Eight: 30 Days of Gratitude
Eight is my favorite number, so, I found it appropriate that today ended up being my favorite day of the week. For most people, Saturday
Day Seven: 30 Days of Gratitude
Seven proved to be my lucky number, as today has been a good day from start to finish. In the not so distant past, a
Day Six: 30 Days of Gratitude
The rain and the temperature fell throughout the day, and it felt more like winter than fall. Despite the less than ideal weather, it was
Day Five: 30 Days of Gratitude
The rain is falling on a chilly fall evening here in Kentucky, making curling up on my couch with a hot cup of green
Day Four: 30 Days of Gratitude
Tonight’s rain is the perfect background music for a quiet evening at home after an emotional day that began with the funeral of my friend’s
Day Three: 30 Days of Gratitude
Day three of the thirty days of gratitude finds me with a heavy heart. Tonight, I went to the funeral home to offer support and
Day Two: 30 Days of Gratitude
Two days into the thirty days of gratitude, and I found much to be grateful for on an impossibly gorgeous fall day here in
Day One: 30 Days of Gratitude
Even though some retail stores started displaying Christmas decorations on the heels of Labor Day, believe it or not, there is another holiday to celebrate
Trick or Treat
On the eve of Halloween, I find myself reflecting on both past Halloweens and the one that is upon us now. As much as I
5 Ways to Show Kindness to a Child
One of my favorite times of the day is dinner time. It has nothing to do with the food, especially when I am
A Little Means A Lot
Working in a small non-profit day shelter for homeless men has taught me countless lessons. One lesson being that absolutely no donation is too small, but
Blindsided by Kindness
Recently, the executive director at the day shelter for homeless men where I work posted the following story on the shelter’s Facebook page: “Chris is
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella
Recently, I have felt like I live in Seattle instead of Louisville, thanks to the rainier than usual weather. While the rain has put a damper on
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Growing up, I understood early on that I was not born with the “all-American” good looks that were splashed across fashion magazines and on the
Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend
For just a moment, think about a time when you felt loved and accepted unconditionally. A time when you felt wanted and needed. A time
I Kind of Like You
It has been a very long week . . . the kind of week which seems like it will never end. Today, I was in
Permission Granted
For as long as I can remember, I have found it much easier to be kinder to others than to myself. That old saying, “You
We Can Be Heroes
Yesterday marked the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11, and like many people, I found myself reliving the horrific events of that terrifying day. Even after over
Teach Your Children Well
As a parent, I feel an extraordinary sense of responsibility to be the best parent possible for my two daughters. By that, I don’t mean
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Last weekend, I celebrated another birthday, and I was the very grateful recipient of many acts of kindness courtesy of my friends and family. Of
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