by fistbumpmedia | Jul 25, 2013 | Lifestyle
This evening I’m going to share part of someone else’s story, with her permission. First, though, a bit of backstory. Judy was a friend/older sister to me from when I was about 11 years old until I started college. I admired her zest for life, her...
by fistbumpmedia | Jul 19, 2013 | Intangibles, Lifestyle
My hometown in Southeast Missouri had a large community swimming pool when I was growing up, and each summer until my mom was convinced we could swim proficiently, my sister and I took swimming lessons. At the end of the short “leg” of the L-shaped pool...
by fistbumpmedia | Jul 16, 2013 | Intangibles
The “firsts”. If you’ve attended a wake or a funeral or have read even one article or book on loss (as the result of the death of a loved one, divorce, etc.) and grieving, you’ve surely heard or seen some reference to the...
by fistbumpmedia | Jul 14, 2013 | Lifestyle
Confession #1: Through my childhood and teen years, my room was a mess. I only made my bed if absolutely forced to, and any projects I was working on, books I was reading, and school stuff could almost always be found laying around on my bed or desk or on the floor....
by fistbumpmedia | Jul 9, 2013 | Intangibles, Relationships
Between you and me, there have been points in the past few years where I have had to grit my teeth and smile when yet another person has said to me, “You’re so strong!” There have even been times when, upon hearing that phrase, I wanted to lash out...
