Our story is not "Pinterest perfect" or the type of romantic love story you’d see on the Hallmark Channel. It’s a little bit of You’ve Got Mail, mixed with Army Wives and Parenthood. Our relationship has changed so much since we met online in January of 1997. Probably not in the ways you might ... Read More about The beginning of our story together
Getting rid of the toxic people in your life
2018 was a really rough year. I learned a lot the hard way. There were several experiences that should never have happened but I'm grateful that they did. I find out the truth about a close family member who was truly toxic to my daily life and caused many issues that I was dealing with. These ... Read More about Getting rid of the toxic people in your life
Enjoying the quietness of a Midwest winter.
Life is the midwest is not for the faint of heart, y' all! It's tough, hard to deal with, very cold and involves lots of snow and ice. Having grown up in the South, most of my experiences with winter are pretty mild. I wouldn't even call it "winter" there. 60 degrees and above is not what I ... Read More about Enjoying the quietness of a Midwest winter.
Carol Maltese: One year Later
March 5th. Yep, that was Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras. Of course, that day meant something very specific to me. As everyone knows, I grew up in New Orleans and Mardi Gras is one of my favorite days of the year. March 5th also marks the anniversary of my step-mother's death. It's hard to ... Read More about Carol Maltese: One year Later
FREEDOM in 2019
It's been a long time since I've found the inspiration to write. Probably at least 18 months. What can I say? Actually, it was the trials and tribulations of life that got in the way of my inspiration to write about my life. I've always been honest about my life, and this time in my life is no ... Read More about FREEDOM in 2019