Full Circle

Last November I received an alarming text message from my mom, “Mammaw in hospital. Needs heart catheterization.” I was surprised by my mom’s message since she and her mother, my Mammaw, were estranged. When they did speak it was only through phone calls, which were long, draining and usually few and far between. That short … Continue reading →

My [TV] Family

I’m VERY excited to be home this weekend and reconnect with my family. One of the greatest things college has taught me is not to take your family for granted. My 18-year-old self would have rolled her eyes at that statement but it’s true! Even if your family is crazy* like mine. Something that has … Continue reading →

Memories: More Valuable Than Money or Time

Today I drove approximately 220 miles to deliver a scrapbook to my grandmother in person, watch part of Shawshank Redemption with my grandfather, visit my uncle at work, and try (and fail miserably) to convince my cousin that I’m not crazy.* Those might sound like silly reasons to drive 220 miles but the memories I … Continue reading →

Two Trips. Two Grandmothers.

In the past five days, I spent a mere 14 hours at home in-between traveling to southwest PA and the southern most part of Ohio. The trip to PA was made on a tour bus and the trip to southern OH was in a rattly car, but both trips involved my grandmothers. Trip #1 was … Continue reading →

15 Things Musicals Taught Me: “Just Keep Swimming”

Chances are, even if you haven’t seen Disney’s “Frozen,” you’re somewhat familiar with songs from the film. “Let It Go” in particular has already become a Disney classic, with more YouTube covers than I can count. There are many reasons to love the “Frozen” soundtrack: the songs are catchy and feature Broadway favorites  Idina Menzel … Continue reading →

Dynamic Duo

[My mom & I trying to explain our unique relationship to my sister…] Mom: We have our own dynamic… Me: Yeah! We’re like Batman & Robin! Mom: …But now I know why he became the Dark Knight. Too many years of having to live with Robin.* *I’m super proud my mom made a Batman joke … Continue reading →

My Week With Sonnet

*Sonnet looking morose (as usual); Sonnet visiting church; Sonnet napping while I clean; Sonnet’s idea of “helping” with laundry. This is our family dog. Her name is Sonnet Elizabeth Barrett Browning and she will be 14 in August. If you have spent any time around me this summer then you’ve undoubtedly heard all about Sonnet’s … Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! I am so thankful everyday for my amazing superhero of a dad & enjoyed spending the afternoon with him :] If you know me, then you’re probably aware of my love for all things Disney. But I bet you didn’t know that my love of Disney comes from Dad. For as long … Continue reading →