

Christmas in Flip Flops
(A Throwback Post from the Mess That Is Me December 2012) I have a confession to make. As much as I love this time of year with its...


One More Sleep
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me 12/12) The morning dawns just as every other morning but this day is different. It’s not like...


The Holiday Shuffle
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me on 12/11) “What time are you eating Thanksgiving dinner?” I shrugged. “Four or four-thirty. ...


When They Stop Believing
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me 12/2011) “Lyla said that Santa wasn’t real.” Sarah froze, a sudden panic of sadness settling in....


Relationships and Ribbons & Bows
One of the main reasons I love to write is the exploration that comes with it and I’m not just talking about the research. Through the...


To Fright or Not to Fright
(Originally posted at The Mess That Is Me October 2012) These final three months of the year are my favorite. I love the weather, the...


Where Have I been?
Where have I been? Everywhere it seems. Since purchasing a new van in 2014, we have placed almost 50,000 miles on it with all of the...


The Tradition of Traditions
(Originally posted on The Mess That Is Me in September of 2010.) My favorite three months of the year are right around the corner. I...