There’s a lot to be said for a support circle. I am super grateful for my support circle of friends…aka chosen family. They balance me, encourage me, let me vent, let me be, and are there for me. I am not sure how I would get through life without them. They are my strength when I feel weak. They are my shoulder to cry on … Continue reading Chosen Family
My beautiful friend and sistah from another mister, Adrienne sent me this tweet yesterday and she had no idea how much that one tweet made my day. I started #LifeLessonsFromJimmyBuffett on Twitter in August because his music means a lot to me and I thought it would be fun to wax poetic with the lyrics of his songs. Besides, there are a lot of life … Continue reading Life Lesson From Jimmy Buffett: That’s How I Came to Know Another Good Friend
Dear Ronnie, I am so happy Bruce & Kevin convinced me to come Uptown and I am so happy I crashed your birthday party years ago! I am writing you this post to share with the world because I cannot be in the same city or state with you on this wonderful day. Many, many, many years ago, I met a guy on a beach. … Continue reading A Birthday Message for Ronnie
This is a way overdue thank you. I didn’t get the chance to say thank you in person or even via the internet until today. Life said here go and kicked me out the door. No proper goodbyes, hugs, or shenanigans. So, though late…here is my huge and grateful thank you to the following: BeBop, The Gin Mill Family, Krissie, Annie & Brad, Gail, Heather, Nikki, and Ronnie I cannot thank … Continue reading A Delayed Thank You
I rang 2012 in Bondi (Australia). I rang 2013 in Detroit, MI. One was sunshine with sandy beaches. One was gray skies and melting snow. Both were places I never I imagined I’d be, but forever grateful for the paths that put me in both locations. I can say I have two regrets in 2012 1) Saying no to a guy I should have said … Continue reading Reflections of 2012
Suzanne, Holly, Heather, Emily Beth, Me, Nikki, Krissie – Nov. 14 2011 “YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRLS OUT OF THE GIN MILL, BUT YOU CAN’T TAKE THE GIN MILL OUT OF THE GIRLS” These girls are my friends, my sisters, and my family. We have laughed together. We have cried together. We have celebrated births. We have remembered the ones we have lost. … Continue reading To the Sisterhood
Caleb, Me, Jennifer, Melinda, Stephanie – Nov 2011 Jennifer, Caleb, Stephanie, Melinda – How I will always remember them I have watched these kids, who are no longer kids, grow up. I was even in the room when Caleb was born. My mom, holding his mom’s hand while his father beamed a smile that could be seen across the Universe. These 4 meant the world … Continue reading Always Family
This post isn’t about actual sunshine, it’s about people in your life that bring it. I have one person, I call my personal ray of sunshine, Kevin F. His mere presence in a room lights up the room and his smile makes me smile. I don’t get to spend a lot of time with him but when I do, I leave feeling 110% better and … Continue reading Sunshine
Amy at her Half Marathon The note says: This Mile Dedicated to – Shelia Taylor – because I missed her Buffett Birthday Party because I had to run. Meet Amy Mann (pictured above). She turns another year awesome on April 29th and this kicks off her birthday week. In honor of her turning another year of awesome, I am wanted to write something in her … Continue reading Happy Birthday Amy
I had been planning to go see The Kills in Atlanta for about a month. I adore this band. I was super stoked to be heading to one my favorite places to visit. The A-T-L. The last time I was in Atlanta, I had more fun than one human should be allowed to have and I laughed more than one human should be allowed to … Continue reading Trouble Bound in Atlanta