Grief Doesn’t End. It Transforms
This month marks six years since my mother passed away. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed since I last heard her...
The Wins And Woes Of A Type-B Mom
The first thing that gives away my Type-B persona is the fact that I have three kids, ages three and under. Let’s be honest,...
Why I Like Driving An Old Car
I drive an old car. Like, a really old car. I drive a 2005 Toyota 4Runner and it's my mom car! I drive it...
Last Summer Was Boring, In All The Best Ways
I vividly recall a moment, at the beginning of last summer, when my then nine-year-old son came up the stairs first thing in the...
Life In Between A Full House And An Empty Nest
The coming summer already feels a little different.
Our youngest is heading into his senior year of high school, and while we’re soaking up all...
What I’ve Learned Since My Nephew Drowned
My three-year-old nephew, Levi, called me Sissa, a nickname that combines my name, Melissa, and the fact that I am his mom’s identical twin...
Surviving Maycember
May has become as busy a month as December, often earning it the nickname Maycember. The month is full of field trips, the end...
In + Around Knoxville
Chasing Waterfalls In East Tennessee
It is that time of year to get wet and wild! The heat is rising and summer is waning. To help you beat the...
