The Mess That Is Me

The Mess That Is Me is merely my unique observations about this crazy world that surrounds us and how I fit into it. Here I will share parts of my writing process and fears, some of our travels and reports of our events, and even about our quirky family. So grab a cup of coffee, settle back, and see what lies within this twisted mind of mine.

I have a confession to make. As much as I love this time of year with its Christmas music and festive lights, I’m finding it hard to get...

“What are you planning on doing for the kids this Christmas?” It may seem like an odd question to you, but the kids aren’t kids,...

The holiday season is in full force as we move into December and houses and yards are being smothered in Christmas cheer. Storage tubs...

The house is quiet. No television. No music. The children are asleep. It’s also dark. No night lights. No bathroom light to keep...

It was the heaviest storage tub I pulled out of the garage as we began the Christmas chaos at our house. I almost needed Zac’s help...

It never seems to fail. Every year, I toss out a strand of lights. A few bulbs go out and so half a string of lights are left in the...

This year will be different, and to be honest, it has me in a bit of a confused funk. Every year for the past twenty-four years, it has...

My neighbors have pissed me off. They don’t know it, of course. They were just going about their business, doing things their way, and...

It’s a week before Black Friday (for your balance of timelines, I wrote this last Saturday), which this year I am referring to as Blacker...

I know you may not believe it, but it’s true. I really am thankful for you, and though I don’t say it often enough, I needed on this day...