He would have been two tomorrow. Cayne Aaron Brown. He was a cute little stinker who ran around stealing our hearts until his stopped forever on January 29, 2026. I'm so glad we had a chance to meet him and get to know his happy little self and we will forever remember his snuggles, belly… Continue reading The Bluebird of Happiness
I Forgot this was Supposed to be Fun
You know, it’s a funny thing when you realize that what you thought you wanted isn’t actually what you want ... or even need. I started writing this blog years ago because I needed an outlet, and I wanted to be heard. Throughout the years (and the blog name changes), I thought I knew where… Continue reading I Forgot this was Supposed to be Fun
Before He Was My Dad
My dad was in the Coast Guard. He never really talked about it and gave pretty vague answers if we asked about his time serving, so I never thought much about it. I guess I just assumed everyone’s family was like ours — dads served in the military before they had families and that was… Continue reading Before He Was My Dad
Silent Screaming at 7am
ROXIE REWINDS 💙Because some stories are just too good not to tell again. Originally published: May 21, 2013 The day started out pretty rough yesterday, as most Mondays usually do. I tried to put on one of those camisoles that are squishy-tight and supposedly smooth out your fat rolls like a tube of sausage. It… Continue reading Silent Screaming at 7am
Apparently I Ghosted Everyone in 2022
I ADHD’d myself so hard that I forgot I had another Instagram account. I’ve lost and forgotten more things than I can fathom. Hair ties, bobby pins, contacts, lip gloss, keys, cups, credit cards, pants, jackets … it’s been a lot. It makes me think of the saying, “Of all the things I’ve lost, I… Continue reading Apparently I Ghosted Everyone in 2022
The Great Spider Incident of 2013
ROXIE REWINDS 💙Because some stories are just too good not to tell again. Originally published: May 5, 2013 Let me tell you about the day I absolutely lost my mind over a spider. I’ve never really been scared of spiders. I just don’t want to feel the crunch of their teeny-tiny selves getting smushed. Or… Continue reading The Great Spider Incident of 2013
I Put Mascara on my Dog
One day last week I put mascara on my dog. She’s a shih tzu and has these gloriously long eyelashes that are super swoopy and girly. But like the rest of her, they’re white, so you can’t really see them unless you’re looking for them. Her eyes and boopy little nose are a deep, inky… Continue reading I Put Mascara on my Dog
Confessions of a Girl Scout Quitter
ROXIE REWINDS 💙Because some stories are just too good not to tell again. Originally published: 10/2012 The wait is finally over … that’s right, people … it’s GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON! I thought it would never get here. I know I can get cookies at the store—heck, I could probably even make some—but there are… Continue reading Confessions of a Girl Scout Quitter
Rewriting the Easter Bunny Story
Easter. I think it probably brings different things to mind for everyone. I think of fluffy white bunnies, chocolate, and little kids in pastel outfits running around with baskets looking for eggs. Other people may think of church or religion. You could also think about family, big meals, and naps. But I think the resounding… Continue reading Rewriting the Easter Bunny Story
Love Never Leaves
Grief has come for our family.It showed up in the night and cruelly replaced our joy with heartache. It came for his parents first. And then for the rest of us. Just like the virus that snuck in and stopped his heart, it spread quickly, with no regard for the havoc it was wreaking on… Continue reading Love Never Leaves
Roxie Rides Again 