Press Pause

Press Pause

As we move into a new year, I thought about what might be some good advice for many.  I kept coming up with the word "Pause," so I decided it would be a good one to start the year out with.  This is an important topic for me because it...

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Shaken But Standing

Shaken But Standing

It took time to decide what my first blog would be after the dust had settled and the rebuilding had begun since Hurricane Ian. I have many topics that come to mind, but the first one should be a bit of a recap of my experience and the Islands as...

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Somebody's Hero

Somebody's Hero

These past few weeks were significant in remembering and honoring some of the heroes that have touched our lives.  We had the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll and the anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11 within a week, and we realized again how many lives are touched by heroes daily....

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The Map

The Map

I've been thinking lately about everything that has changed over time through technology.  Especially as my daughters are getting older and one is off to College while the other is getting ready to drive.  I look back and remember my younger years of navigating through life with a notepad of...

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Rush

Rush

My daughter Kayla recently went through a sorority rush at the University of Alabama. Because of this, she could move into her dorm early, so we went from moving in right on to rushing back to back. Needless to say, I stayed for both weeks for moral support, which I...

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