Parenting

No Such Thing As Mundane #TheEichLife

Rethink what you would normally consider “mundane.” #TheEichLife

Parenting

Just Scream #ColorTodayPretty

Sometimes the only thing to do is let yourself scream. #ColorTodayPretty

Parenting

A Birthday TO Remember #AJourneyCalledSmith

Ever stress over finding the perfect present? Maybe it’s simpler than you think. #AJourneyCalledSmith

Parenting

Sharing Hope #ColorTodayPretty no.10

Was Stephanie crazy to take her three kiddos on a solo excursion out of state? #ColorTodayPretty

Parenting

Keep Dancing [#AJourneyCalledSmith no.7]

Jump in with the Smith family on their driving disco! #AJourneyCalledSmith

Parenting

We. [#Pipeline]

We. The collective us. Altogether human. Not altogether equal. In experience…or inheritance. Pipeline, written by Dominique Morisseau & directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, on stage at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville through February 2nd, invites audiences into a story of perspective to gain a glimpse at the truths of an issue impacting us all…the school […]

Parenting

Birds Of A Feather [#AJourneyCalledSmith no.4]

Birds of a feather will flock together.  This is a saying that I heard growing up and now use with my own kids.  Traditionally I’ve heard it and used it in the context of not hanging out with “friends” who don’t share the same interests.  But, what if, we did take a chance and mix […]

Parenting

Find Your Story [#The Flying Mom]

“Maris, the only difference between you and your captain will be your stories. The airlines will always be there. Go find your stories.” he said as we stood around the hangar on the north shore. I had come to know Bruce through his love for Stearmans and my gravitation towards hearing that melody of the […]

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But You Can! [#ColorTodayPretty no.2 #EurekaMoments]

A woman of many hats? Possibly. But I think a better descriptor of my life is a woman of many arms! This is especially true when I find myself navigating down a highway, among windy country roads, or up against a multitude of requests as I try to do everything in my power to drive […]