So she writes…..and runs…..
There were many great things about living in Orlando: commuting to Tallahassee, living the life I was living. But, the stress, pain, distress, hurt, and whatever other devastating adjective you’d … Continue reading
The stuff you find……..
During this most stressful time in life, I began following some bloggers, writers, even pinterest boards expressing emotional thoughts and ruminations. I was writing myself, and finding great amounts of … Continue reading
The Highschool FratHouse
After about a year in Orlando, our daughter-in-law helped my husband get a job with the school where she taught. A private school with an international boarding program. At the … Continue reading
Take it on the Road, Baby
Let’s talk about commuting. Being on the road isn’t so bad. In fact, I really love it, which probably surprises the pants off my parents, as I was the kid … Continue reading
Preface – again.
It’s that time thing again. It bit. A lifetime’s worth of change/new/different has happened in just five short years. There’s no way a life’s worth of events could occur so … Continue reading
Move It Along
Our little story left off with stiff necks and everybody needing to lick a Xanax. Well, ok, I may have needed to actually CHEW the Xanax, but whatever. That wreck … Continue reading
Seatbelts and Jesus
This will be a long post. So sorry. And quite frankly, it’s not well written. And I’m not going to proof read it. And I’m just leaving it as such. … Continue reading
Aunt Freddie and Uncle D.C.
So. This is my Aunt Freddie and Uncle DC, and they are two of my most favorite people to have ever walked this planet. Aunt Freddie is my Daddy’s sister. … Continue reading
Neither Blood, Nor Paper
Family is such a heavy word. And I think perhaps the definition changes as we persevere through life. And the heaviness becomes greater. And as our perspective changes, so does … Continue reading
That Thin Edge
have you ever laughed and cried at the same time? I mean really laughed and cried at the same time? The first time in my adult life that I recall … Continue reading
Two Girls and a Cup of Coffee
You give me a glimpse into what real sacrifice is. You LOVE with all YOUR Heart. You share about your LIFE LESSONS so I can Grow and Mature. You Make … Continue reading
Tears of a Clown
So, I recently was looking at all of the pictures from Ross and Anna’s wedding last year. I was having a wonderfully pleasant time re-living in my mind all the … Continue reading
Hands Down, The Most “Touching” Post I’ve Written
Pun intended. The sense of touch is a powerful tool. Any part of our body that has skin, and active, living nerves, can touch. Well, wait a minute; let’s think … Continue reading
Half and Half
I like half and half – in my coffee. But that’s not what this little story is about. We’ll discuss coffee at another time. We’re gonna chat about something that … Continue reading
Noun/Verb/Mother
Happy Mother’s Day! Becoming a mother is something that happens when you give birth/adopt. It turns you into a “noun”; you are a mother. But there is far more to … Continue reading
Stretch That Goal
It’s a new year – again. I don’t really “do” new years resolutions. However, I do ponder what has passed, and what will come. I think about what things I … Continue reading
“He’s Different”
I knew the moment the line turned blue on the stick that it was a boy. Without divulging all of my unfortunate medical history, we’ll just say that it wasn’t … Continue reading
Urban Disturbance
So, I accomplished another first. I ran in my first official race. It was a five mile obstacle race. Oh, so much fun! It’s called “Urban Disturbance” and we ran … Continue reading
A Beautiful Silence
I don’t quite know when it started; my love of sign language. I seem to have always had a fascination with it. I mostly told no one. I think my … Continue reading
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hilaman
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hilaman. Married Saturday, July 28, 2012. Please allow me to give you my story about how I lived “wedding weekend.” (It’s definitely my story, my perspective, … Continue reading
My Favorite Sister
My sister. I think the only way we could be closer is if we had been twins. Her name is Laura. Her middle name was passed down from her Aunt, … Continue reading
Mama
Just like I call my daddy, “Daddy”, I call my mama, “Mama”. 😉 Not Momma, but Mama. That’s how we spell her name. Mama. She also has a really cool … Continue reading
The Mister
I’m married. To a wonderful man. The only man who would put up with me for 22 years. Hopefully 22 more, as well. His name is Robert. Everyone calls him … Continue reading
A Southern Girl Calls Him Her “Daddy”
My Daddy. That’s what I call him. Daddy. Not Dad or Father or Pops or anything else. Just Daddy. If I’m talking to him, about him, to you about him, … Continue reading
The Folks I love
Over the next few posts I am going to write about the people in my life whom I love and could not possibly live without. They are so special to … Continue reading
In Case You Needed To Know……..
That’s a phrase my Daddy uses a lot. Always has. So, here’s a few things about me…..in case you needed to know…… I am more productive with my shoes on. … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Time. It’s about time. I remember when I was a little girl trying to learn to “tell time”. Waaaay back then we didn’t have digital clocks, we only had real … Continue reading
It’s a New Day
Today I am going to do something that , 20 years ago, I NEVER thought I’d do. I’m not going to tell you what it is, so you’ll just have … Continue reading
My “Big Boy” is Getting Married
ROSS He’s my “Big Boy”. We came into one another’s lives when he was 5 and I was 20. We were both kids. I think we basically grew up together. … Continue reading
Me, Myself and I
I like to think I am fairly “self-aware”. (you may disagree) But, there are some definite things I know about myself. For instance, when I am stressed I organize things. … Continue reading
I Hear the Bells
Happy New Year! 2011 is “in the books” and 2012 is here! It feels like we were all just panicked about Y2K a few days ago, and here it is, … Continue reading
Harriet Got Knocked Up
So, Two weeks ago, at the salon, we had visitors. This is Harriet. She and the Mr. came a callin’ and we just couldn’t refuse them. We fed them the … Continue reading
Fast as Molasses
A SISTER’S PERSPECTIVE This will be a tough, and long story. Grab a hanky, hunker down. My sister’s name is Laura. She’s six years older than me. She’s my hero. … Continue reading
John Dennis Cogdill, Her Prince Charming
The following is what I shared at John’s Memorial Service. It was an honor to be able to speak, and I really hope my sister was happy with it. Good … Continue reading
Saying GoodBye to a Good Friend
Today I went to a “Celebration of Life”. My friend, and client, Sara Earl passed away almost two weeks ago. She fought a valiant fight against ovarian cancer. She leaves … Continue reading
Cry Baby
Dang hormones. Never been a weepy girl till after the hysterectomy and hormone replacement. Dang.
Something New
So, I did something new tonight. You may not find it interesting, or even care, but I thought it was interesting, and fun, and different for me, and a stretch … Continue reading
Catching Up With The Times (?) maybe
So, I got us Droid phones. I love, LOVE mine. Mr. Hilaman is not so sure. I tweet now. I can take a picture with my droid phone, post it to … Continue reading
Don’t Even Have A Title
SO, I really stink at blogging. I thought this would be a fun way to share my thoughts and be creative, but it turns out to be a weight on … Continue reading
The Ticking of Time. What Am I Going to Do With It?
Well, Another year has almost come and gone. Where did it go, and what did I do with it? Time does fly by so fast. Is that because I am … Continue reading
Remind Me Again
So it came up in church again recently, the whole phrase of praying back to God His own word. In other words, reminding Him of what he has said. I’ve … Continue reading
Zip It, Buddy!
A lot of things need to be zipped. Your fly. Your sleeping bag. Your jacket. The leg on your zipper-leg jeans. Your purse. Your back-pack. Your mouth during our National … Continue reading
2 Years?!?!?! Are You Sure?!?!?!?
So, I absolutely CANNOT believe that it has been 2 years since I posted on my blog! 2 years. 24 months. 104 weeks. Where did the time go? I have … Continue reading
Holding On
I have always been an active person. I haven’t always liked going to the gym, though. I’ve been going now for 5 or 6 or 7 years, and only in … Continue reading
Got Your I.D. Card?
Can you remember back when you were a kid? I think I have a pretty bad memory, but there are scenesfrom my formative years that really stand out. There are … Continue reading
Do You Know Who You Are?
A little over ten years ago I was very pregnant. It was a rough pregnancy, to say the least, but joyous none-the-less. I had internal fits of wondering what the … Continue reading
Algebra
Call me crazy, but I kinda like algebra. Solving for ‘x’ isn’t the worst thing in the world to do. a+b=c gives us a great formula to make all things … Continue reading
What Does it Mean to Stand?
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, … Continue reading
Run to your Destiny
Have you ever wondered what your destiny is? Sure you have, we all have. Have you ever wondered how to get there? Of course. Here’s the answer: You Run. Acts … Continue reading
Am I Really a Blogger?
So, as the young people in my life continue to press me into this mellinium, I find myself discovering new things every day. Mostly things in the techno-realm. Things I … Continue reading
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