This week’s Storyworth prompt was one of the most beautiful places you have been. Maybe because I am really struggling with my teen girl, I immediately thought of our trip to Guatemala. I so wish I could go back to those days when she was in a good headspace and still loved me and wanted … Continue reading One of the most beautiful places →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was asking about my longest project. After thinking for a bit, I realized that had to be graduate school. I definitely followed the metaphor of “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” I started my Master’s program in 1996 and defended my Dissertation in 2004. Whew, that was a long time to … Continue reading Longest Project →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was what was your fondest childhood memory. I immediately thought of our family trip to Disney World. We drove to Florida in the Buick Skylark, all the windows rolled up with both of my parents smoking a lot. I cannot imagine making that drive with 2 young kids. I do remember … Continue reading Fondest childhood memory →

This week’s Storyworth writing prompt was what was your favorite toy as a child. My first memory was of my childhood bike. I can still remember seeing the bike in the window of the local newspaper office. I was 6 years old. There was a contest where you could win the bike if you sold … Continue reading My childhood bike →