I Don’t Want to Live a Life Without Risk

by | Dec 19, 2013 | Life Issues

I’m terrified of public speaking. And a few weeks ago, I had to face my fear. When I say I’m terrified, it’s not like I kill spiders with the biggest shoes I own or I hurl myself onto chairs when I see mice, although both of those things are true. When I say I’m...

When Your Sister Dies Too Young

by | Dec 9, 2013 | Life Issues

In my mind’s eye, she is larger than life – clear blue eyes still laughing, no more wrinkles than she had when she died at 28. While my own eyes have started to crinkle and form lines in the corners, she is still eternally young. While I peer anxiously at my roots to...

When Conflict Happens

by | Dec 5, 2013 | Leadership

This past August, my heart stopped for just a moment. We were on the ferry boat, gliding across the bay from Madeline Island to Bayfield with the motor humming in the background and seagulls swooping past, when my oldest child turned her small face toward mine...

Freedom from Expectations

by | Nov 12, 2013 | Life Issues

This is the second in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. If you missed last week’s story, you can read it here. Our story today is from Jen Turcotte L’Herault, as told to Kristin...

My No-Spend Pantry Month

by | Nov 7, 2013 | DIY

I am not a DIY kind of person. Sure, I can paint walls and hang pictures, but that’s the extent of my craftiness when it comes to home projects. If you need scrapbook pages beautifully done or want help writing something, I’m your girl. Start talking about wrenches...