Crisis, Pivot, Comeback
For most people, 2020 was a year full of crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’ve gone through anything in your life on top of COVID, well then it’s… Read more >
It’s OK to talk about your mental health – we need to know we’re not alone
This week’s Laugh Through the Tears Podcast is a deep one. It started out as a prayer for clarity – but I was moved to talk about our family’s battle… Read more >
Laugh through the tears on ‘The Laugh Through The Tears Podcast’
I’m so excited about the launch of my new podcast, “The Laugh Through the Tears Podcast.” Mostly I’m excited because I have had the idea for a few months, then… Read more >
This is what anxiety looks like
This is what anxiety looks like. Well, part of it. Each little leaf represents a concentrated amount of time, panic, worry, sadness, fear, debilitating inner chaos, all wrapped up in… Read more >
What to do when you’re in a dark place
When you’re in a dark place, the last thing you feel is gratitude. Gratitude takes energy. When you’re in a dark place, energy, along with gratitude, is absent. A dark… Read more >
The Gasparilla International Film Festival is here! (Ticket Giveaway)
I am not sure if you know this about me but I love movies! And given the chance to work with the Gasparilla International Film Festival, oh yes, I jumped… Read more >
Stories.
Over the past three weeks, we have covered some of the most horrific stories possible. Officers gunned down and right before Christmas, a mother beheaded by her own son, a… Read more >
The House Next Door
The house next door is empty right now. Every time I drive by it, my heart breaks and I get one of those pangs in my chest. I see them… Read more >
Race Report: The Mazda Lycra & Lace Triathlon
This had to have been one of my favorite races, ever. The Lycra & Lace Triathlon, a girls only race in Ft. DeSoto! I won’t lie, the race popped up… Read more >
We went in for one, we came out with two.
Last weekend, before my massive tantrum, I had promised my little guy we’d think about getting a cat. We’ve been talking about it for a while and he is a… Read more >