What is Sexy?

A few years ago, one of my daughters asked me what “sexy” meant. She was probably five or six years old.   It made me pause and really think about how we use that word today. Images of [...]

My Disability Does Not Make Me an Inspiration

Kaisha Elphick, who you may know as co-owner of Southern Pines Escape, had her foot amputated when she was only 18 months old. That means she has a lot of experience living in a world [...]

Your Puppy is Not at All Like a Baby

I haven’t seen Boss Baby, but I know what it’s about. Having children becomes replaced by having puppies — and the babies take on their mission to sabotage the whole thing. Got it. [...]

I Let My Kid Destroy Her Stuff

I have, since birth, let my daughter color/marker/paint on anything that belongs to her. Yes that means everything. If it’s hers, she can decorate (read: destroy) it.   We’ve all seen [...]

Five Things Not to Say to Military Spouses

Deployments are a huge part of life in the military. And they suck. No one wants to be away from their loved ones for months at a time. You know what sucks even more? People who say stupid things [...]

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