poetry

  • Navigating Hell Week: A Glimpse into the Intensity of Theater Preparations

    Y’all! Hell week for theater is no joke. I’ve been through many hell weeks with my youngest, but for some reason, this one kicked my butt. For those of you who are asking what hell week is, let me give… Continue reading

    Navigating Hell Week: A Glimpse into the Intensity of Theater Preparations
  • When Passion Meets Heartbreak: Navigating My Daughter’s Dance Journey

    Last night was one of those nights – the kind that leaves your heart heavy and your eyes brimming with tears. My youngest, after her dance classes, came home in a flood of sobbing tears, her anguish palpable. In broken… Continue reading

    When Passion Meets Heartbreak: Navigating My Daughter’s Dance Journey
  • Ummmm

    The closest things to sports that I like to watch are my youngest dancing and NASCAR. I love watching my youngest dance. The passion and the joy on her face make every long day totally worth it. Right now she… Continue reading

    Ummmm
  • I am, in fact, not a cat person

    In fact, I’m not an animal person. I like animals, as long as they belong to someone else. I can give cuddles and pets, then give them back to their owner. Plus, I’m slightly allergic to cats. Nothing that would… Continue reading

    I am, in fact, not a cat person
  • I make them smile

    I sincerely hope that when people talk about me, they mention the ways I have made them smile. That there are many ways I have made them smile, but mostly my kindness. I try to remember that everyone is going… Continue reading

    I make them smile