As I walked toward the bathroom, she’d yell, “Don’t forget to wash your hands!” It often felt like my grandmother’s purpose in life was making sure her grandchildren didn’t leave any evidence behind after using the bathroom. My brothers—six and nine years younger—learned how to beat the system. …
Real Life Stories & Reflections
Stories from the road and the heart. In Real Life, I share reflections on travel, personal growth, and the everyday experiences that remind us what truly feels like home. These moments aren’t always picture-perfect—but they’re real, and they shape who we become.
Creating Cadence Podcast: Journey from Imbalance…
...to Authenticity Someone once said, "Life is a symphony!" and for the longest time, I struggled to find the right rhythm. As a responsible mom juggling two young children, a business, and a home, my life was often played out of tune. The constant demands left little room for my own needs. It …
From Here to Laredo
What I came to realize is that fear, that’s the worst of it. That’s the real enemy. So, get up, get out in the real world and you kick that bastard as hard you can right in the teeth. Walter, Breaking Bad I left Mustang Island and drove straight to Lake Casa Blanca International State …
Mapping Borders
I stuck my map up on the door, carefully matching velcro strips I'd placed along the edge of a sheet of vinyl. I stood back and looked at my work. The edge was crooked, which irritated me a little, I thought I cut it straight. Isn't that just like life? We plan in straight lines, but the actuality …
Let’s Change the World Together
2020! I had planned a trip for my family to Disney World in Florida over the Christmas holidays two decades ago. It was 1999, and at midnight on December 31st, the calendars would turn to 2000! It was a big deal! The Y2K talk had run amok, and people were spouting the crashing of computers all …
Taking a Bite Out of Positive Thinking
I began to listen to Abraham-Hicks for daily motivation many years ago. If you’ve heard of Abraham Hicks, you’ll either love her or think the entire concept is odd. I am in both camps. Regardless of the oddity surrounding the source of the Law of Attraction lessons, I still believe the message …
