You Got Moxie: Part III have never been so tired. I need a neck brace to keep my sleepy head from dropping. The exhaustion has made driving hypnotic. When I lay…Jan 11, 2024Jan 11, 2024
Kid, You Got Moxie: Part II was told many times that it’s not safe to hitchhike. I see advice as a challenge. This advice has triggered my inner defiant curiosity. I…Jan 11, 2024Jan 11, 2024
SuperheroI wrote this story in May of 2021, and at that time, I thought my dad was a superhero; now, after a quadruple bypass, I KNOW my dad is a…Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
HungerHave you ever woken up tired? Even after many gulps of high-octane coffee, your eyelids keep slamming shut like an old screen door. The…Dec 17, 2023Dec 17, 2023
House Called HomeI would rather have Mom and Dad here on days like these — not their thoughtful inheritance. If being alone wasn’t challenging enough…Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
DBT:‘And vs. But’ &‘I-tatementsThe words’ and’ and ‘but’ are prevalent in day-to-day conversations, and do you know the difference?Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
Lantern LakeMy family bought a cabin by the lake many years ago. I enjoy swimming in the cool mountain water every summer — the lake felt different…Aug 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023
HardshipBeing a mother of two and having a kid-at-heart man faithfully by her side, you would think her life was perfect. The pictures on Facebook…Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
DBT: Wise Mindhttps://aspirecounselingmo.com/blog/wise-mind-balancing-emotion-reasonAug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
