Have you ever thought of the idea of “living out loud?” It doesn’t mean you’re loud or even that you share all the things with all the people. Through my time in the program Celebrate Recovery, we learn about how “we’re only as sick as our secrets,” meaning that as long as we keep secrets … Read More
On the idea of Intent
Have you ever thought about the concept we call intent? In our justice system, if you intend to cause harm, it’s considered much more egregious than if you do harm through just not being careful enough to prevent it. That concept is called neglect. While I generally agree with the idea that intending to harm … Read More
Goodbye, Little Fella
It’s been just over 15 years since a loud, smelly, flea-bit little kitten found its way across J Street in Bentonville, and, subsequently, into our hearts. He followed a bunch of students and I ended up taking him home. At that point, John and I had just been married about six weeks and I was … Read More
S’mores bar recipe
Who doesn’t love a good rice krispy treat? A few years ago, my husband and I started experimenting with using other cereals and other flavors blended with the rice krispy treats to create a whole other experience. A few months ago, we tried making s’more treats and they were amazing! I love all things s’more … Read More