by Michelle | Mar 1, 2026 | Encouragement |
“Is that a tornado?” I asked, half to myself and half to my mom on the other end of the phone. “What?” she replied. Just ten minutes prior she had asked how the weather was. “It’s hot and sticky,” I said, as my foot put light but steady pressure on the brake. “Kind of...
by Michelle | Mar 1, 2026 | Family |
“…Most of us have an idea of what life with a new baby “should” look like- perhaps like this photo. A smiling new mom, lots of sweet baby snuggles, maybe a few jokes about feeling tired but how it’s “all worth it.” We may also have an idea of...
by Michelle | Feb 23, 2026 | Family |
“Just enjoy your baby.” Those words were life to me. A breath of air so fresh and light. They were spoken to me by my lactation consultant, as I faced what looked to be another failed attempt at nursing. Hormones and lack of sleep, mixed with society’s pointed finger,...
by Michelle | Feb 22, 2026 | Antarctica |
“Hi Stretch!” I turned in the driver’s seat. ‘Your chariot awaits.” “Hey Michelle.” he chuckled, crouching his 6’5” frame through the side door of the red shuttle van, taking the bench seat behind me. “How’s your day going?” “Good so far. Finished another row on...
by Michelle | Feb 11, 2022 | Family |
Pop! Sparks leap off the log. A blue flame winds and flickers. Searching, twisting, whistling into the night. Rhythmic voices echo as shadows dance past lines and symbols. Painted hands, big and small, tell of generations. It all started with a word. Stories have been...
