• Everyday Life

    Ugly Crying. It’s a gift.

    I use to be afraid of ugly crying. I very much thought it was a weakness and was embarrassed by the thought. The thing is, as you grow and mature you realize that the ability to cry, even ugly cry, is a gift. I was struggling with a lot of untold emotions and feelings until I let myself cry it out. Crying is healing. Tears are the water than cleanse the soul. A way to rid yourself of the negative and make way for new life. Crying releases endorphins into the body. Once all the stress hormones and chemical imbalances in…

  • On the Road

    Weatherford Lake Day Trip

    If you live in the DFW area and are looking for a quick day trip, you may want to stop by and visit Weatherford Lake. The lake itself is beautiful, but they went in and put a bridge over one end of it, so that you can walk all the way across it. This time of year, the Lilies are blooming in full force, putting a whisper of scent on the breeze and a displaying a vibrant background of color. Part of the walk takes you through a “nursery” of sorts, where you can find all kinds of babies running…