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Staci and Thor!
I met Thor a few years ago when my sister Staci was given an amazing gift of a cat. I didn’t know she wanted a cat; however, when it came...
Aug 244 min read


A Most Beautiful Day with Friends: Biking and Farmers Market Saturday
I’m riding my sparkly, purple bike on a gorgeous Saturday in early August and riding beside me is Emily. One of the kindest, loveliest,...
Aug 126 min read


Showing Up Ready: I’m a storyteller…. not a model!
On a Wednesday in April, I popped onto my podcasting platform to record a podcast for my St. Louis Girl Podcast after taking two classes...
Aug 64 min read


The Chocolate Tour: Episodes Two and Three
On May 14th, Kate and I headed out for another evening of new places and chocolate. It was my turn to plan our outing, and I have to say...
Jul 174 min read


2025 I Scream for Ice Cream Ride
It is 8:05 am on Sunday morning July 5th . I am standing in the gravel parking lot at The Cyclery in Edwardsville with my sparkly purple...
Jul 109 min read


Friends Group: Moms and Daughters on a Fitness Journey
In a place, a world where perfection might rule and scare anyone away, there is a group of Friends and their moms who solidly embrace...
Jun 175 min read


West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce
I don’t want to go. I don’t want to go. I don’t want to go. I don’t want to go. There comes a point in everyone’s life when they have to...
May 196 min read


The Chocolate Tour with Kate
My friend Kate loves chocolate as much as or more than I do. Kate loves all sweets and sugar, and we’ve shared many thoughts, texts, and...
May 125 min read


Camera Ready with Higher Focus Photography
Originally written and posted in March of 2022 (and edited now) this always makes me smile. Special shout out to Jill and Tim Gray of...
Mar 118 min read


The Christmas Gift
Terri and I met in Pilates class at Life Time Fitness in West County. We began chatting when our class decided to collect funds for a...
Jan 54 min read
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