In 1977, a vision grew from a newly founded gravel and sand company, laying the foundation for what would become a leading force in the national building sector.   As the enterprise expanded into construction and property development, it became clear that its ultimate mission was to enab…

I should stop lying to myself .

I was unable to blog about our 5th wedding anniversary, which also marked our 10th year together—something  I do every year —because I was too busy writing another piece. I thought I could go back to blogging once I finish my long-ass essay.  But 19 pages later, I try to avoid anything th…

I was thinking of blogging about something because I wanted to take a break from the long-ass essay that I have been writing. I thought I could pull off what my favorite author, Brandon Sanderson, can do. He writes something different if he's feeling burned out. He takes a break from …

Dry patches, dark spots, visible fine lines, blemishes, and an overall lack of glow that screams "I haven't slept in the last three years"—that's what you get when you're into the thick of motherhood. With two little humans and a teen to take care of, pressing chores…