Tacos, Truth, And A Second Chance
My sister is vegan. She makes her kids (6 and 8 years old) follow her strict diet too. When her kids stayed over at my place, I…
Family is the one who chooses you — even when you’re not ready to choose them back.
I was ten years old the winter my mom remarried, and I’ll be honest — I wasn’t exactly rooting for the new guy. Jim walked into our…
The Secret Behind Too Much Pie Filling
All my life, I’ve been laughing at my mother and my wife for making too much filling for a pie. I always thought they were just unable…
For years, the American $2 bill has lived in a strange space between currency and superstition.
For years, the American $2 bill has lived in a strange space between currency and superstition. Some people claimed it brought bad luck, others insisted it was…
When Duty Meets Dignity
My husband comes from a “traditional” family. I come from the opposite. They hate that I’m a “modern woman.” Yesterday, I got home from work tired and…
Keith Urban has built a career on more than chart-topping songs and sold-out tours.
Keith Urban has built a career on more than chart-topping songs and sold-out tours. Behind the spotlight, he has lived a life marked by personal battles, family…
Tough Choices, Quiet Blessings
I’ve always sent my parents part of my paycheck. After my wife gave birth to our first child, I told my parents, “Money’s tight right now. You’re…
The news of Ana’s passing has left her community stunned, heartbroken, and desperately searching for answers.
The news of Ana’s passing has left her community stunned, heartbroken, and desperately searching for answers. At just 20 years old, she was a young woman with…
My Brother’s Big Secret
My brother begged to host our annual family BBQ this summer. He’s never volunteered before. I thought, sure, why not? When I walked in, there was a…
Most people slip into their jeans without thinking twice about the tiny metal buttons scattered near the pockets
Most people slip into their jeans without thinking twice about the tiny metal buttons scattered near the pockets. They’re easy to miss—small, circular, and usually the same…