Do you ever see the cheer pieces on the news about a person turning 107, with the anchor mentioning a few of the things the celebrator has done with their lives? Things like swam from Florida to Cuba at 23, First to land in Normandy, or knitted 3,000 blankets for a woman's shelter. Do you honestly think they reached a ripe old age by chance? I don't think that for a moment. Listening to a book on a streaming service while cutting soap with my husband the other night got me t

I’ll admit it—I have some pretty amazing friends. They’re funny, incredibly kind, and steady in all the ways that matter. One of them, in particular, stands out for being wise beyond his years. He has a beautiful family—a wife I absolutely adore and three teenage daughters who are as lovely as they are hardworking. Together, they’re the kind of family that leaves a mark on a community in the best way. Just this past Sunday, he was telling me about his youngest and her recent

Let’s be honest—when I pack for a road trip, I’m not just tossing in shampoo and snacks. I’m gathering the stuff that makes me feel me. But what else makes the cut? Let me show you. 🧳 The Real Essentials: The Ability to Learn – Every detour, every new face, and every unexpected stop is an opportunity to learn something new. An Open Heart – To connect with the unfamiliar, the strange, and the beautiful. It’s the kind of thing that helps you see the world through different eye