Wander Wonder

Sun Through the Clouds

It happens every time. Whenever I travel, life’s big questions bubble to the forefront of my mind. Why are we here? What is our purpose? How many pairs of shoes can I fit into my suitcase? It’s not like we’re traveling to different worlds. We’re not experiencing foreign cultures or dining on exotic foods (unless […]

A Rant

The Lake House

I’m cleaning again today. For the 8,734th time (roughly) in the past three months, I’m cleaning. I’m scrubbing my floor on my hands and knees, I’m vacuuming dog hair, I’m making my toilets sparkle, I’m eradicating any random boy-pee spray from the base of the potty. I’m fluffing pillows, straightening rooms, hiding sex toys (you’re […]

Typical

The Willis Kids

Dear Indy’s Child, I read on Facebook that you’re looking for a blogger. I would say you’re looking for “a Mommy Blogger,” but that term actually makes me throw up in my mouth a little. You outlined a few things you’d like to see in an Indy’s Child blogger, and I’m here to “explain how […]

An Essay

Books

What does fiction mean to me? This is the question posed by my fabulous life coach, Andrea Maurer, as part of our 90-Day Power Play program. And being the A+++ student I strive to be, I wholeheartedly threw myself into research and reflection. First, however, a little background. This question was prompted by my general […]

Style: A Prevailing Mode of Expression

Once upon a time, about a thousand years ago, a dear friend awarded me a very special distinction. It’s called the “Stylish Blogger Award,” and I was honored and humbled to receive it. (I’d like to sidebar here that Wikipedia wants to ensure that “style” is “not to be confused with stylus.” I agree that’s […]

Voices and Vino

Katrina Reading "Table for Six" at a Podium

I must admit I was reluctant. The thought of standing up in front of a room half-filled with strangers and half-filled with friends while I read out loud from “Table for Six” was more than a little intimidating. It’s one thing to write your life story for everyone to consume — it’s another thing entirely […]

Faker

George

As George and I were heading home from basketball practice last night, the one question on his mind was, “What’s for dinner?” Because we had four kids running in five different directions last night (yeah, it really is possible), it was a frozen-pizza, eat-whenever-you’re-home night. “What kind of pizza are we having?” George asked. “Tombstone,” […]