Becoming an empty nester | Stepdaughter goes to college

I am super blessed to have two amazing stepkids. Aidan is 20 and starting his third year at Chico State, and Maura is 18 and starting her freshman year at Long Beach State. My husband and I got together over 13 years ago, when the kids were just 5 and 7. They have always been… Continue reading Becoming an empty nester | Stepdaughter goes to college

When we were wrong, promptly admitted it

Over the past 4+ years of being sober, I have learned countless life lessons and many simple (and not so simple) ways to make my life better. The one that stands out the most today is Step 10, in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which states: Continued to take personal inventory, and when we… Continue reading When we were wrong, promptly admitted it

About My Reilly

In my mind, there is nothing like owning a dog. No matter what is going on in life, a dog is always happy to see you. They follow you around with their tails wagging and remind you about some of the fundamentals of a life lived well: Show the people you love how much you… Continue reading About My Reilly

Little Love Hacks

My husband and I have been married for 11 years. Of course there have been ups and downs along the way, but overall I must say I am ridiculously happy, and I believe he feels the same.   We look forward to time after work that we have together and love our weekends. I feel… Continue reading Little Love Hacks