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It is a really big deal when the sun shines in Indianapolis. Everywhere I go, people say, “Hey, did you notice the sun?” Well, or wait!? Maybe I’m the one saying that everywhere I go. ~sigh~ “Hhmmm, sunshine? Really?” Like, how could I not see the beautiful sunshine? Seriously! I think the last time we…

Seriously y’all, I only had ten minutes, a roll of clear shipping tape and two frothy coils of aqua and pink crepe paper that can be purchased at Walmart for 97 cents each. I’ll tell you about that in just a minute. It was our daughter’s birthday and in spite of her school and band…

Did I hear you say, that if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb? Oh good! I thought I overheard you say that. Not that I was trying to listen in or anything…it’s just that I’ve heard that misery likes company or something. Yes, something like that. So… come…

Everything I’ve learned about being extra, I’ve learned from my Mother…well, Daddy too, but first MOTHER. I mean, ANYONE can be ordinary, but why be ordinary…when there is EXTRA! “Just do your best,” she’d say “and that’ll be enough.” In a land far far away, but not so very long ago, there lived a mother…

“Dad, just listen to how GOOD everyone is.” In a classroom jammed with students practicing warm-ups on various woodwind instruments, Tiffany listened to everyone playing through difficult rhythms and note sequences. Amidst the cacophony, she felt the cold tentacles of nerves running like ice through her veins and felt that hot internal glare of not…

“I’ve never wanted to travel.” I said. She looked at me with a startled expression and exclaimed, “Why, Mom?” “Oh, no! I meant that I’ve never wanted to travel extensively for work as long as I’ve had kids at home.” “Well, yeah. That makes sense.” she stated in a matter-of-fact tone. I can travel later….

I read somewhere that Brad Pitt regrets how his divorce with Jennifer Aniston was handled. That makes me so sad. Also, did you know that White Castle fast food restaurant let you make reservations for Valentine’s Day? I believe the reservation comes complete with a little teeny table for two and a red silk rose…

Remember the time in third grade when your teacher cleared her throat and said, “Now class, next week is Valentine’s Day and we are going to have a contest.” Tell me who in their right mind, doesn’t like a good contest, especially a third grade girl with a craft project and a chance to win…

All the way back to the very beginning… Julie Andrews says that’s a VERY good place to start. But today’s not that day, because some days are ordinary with EXTRA!! There is SO MUCH beauty in ordinary, because then it doesn’t take very much effort to see the EXTRA!!! All across the years, YOU my…

Scars can define you…for good or bad. Scars make you stronger or bitter. And bitterness will eat your soul. So be stronger. Be bigger. When you’re in your comfort zone you usually feel safe and in control. But dream bigger. Be bigger than that. I learned a long time ago that when people treat you…