Tag: Friendship

A Letter To My Friends

A Letter To My Friends

I’m sorry. I am sorry that I can’t be as supportive and attentive as I once was. I often think about texting you to...
Remodeling Hospitality

Remodeling Hospitality

“Cooper Harold,” her voice was stern and motherly as she called out to my son. The corners of my mouth twitched slightly upward as...

You’re Never Going To Please Everyone

"You're never gonna please everyone" is a phrase and a reality that I have a hard time admitting. I'm a people-pleaser, I know this.  My...

The Mommy Friendship Conundrum

Y’all, life is hard. Parenting is hard. Momming is hard. Adulting is hard. Everyone handles the everyday difficulties of life differently. Some people throw...

Girl Seeking Tribe

Before we get started, let me say this: I have good friends. We just celebrated our fifth Friendsgiving this year, largely made up of...

The Proper Care and Feeding of Adult Friendships

When my son asked me at dinner a few nights ago why my friend Alaina and I stopped being friends, it momentarily stirred up...
Thank You Dear Friend

Thank You Dear Friend

We moved into our house when I was seven months pregnant. I didn't know a soul and was hours from my own family. While...

It’s Hard to Make Friends in Chattanooga

I've had two experiences moving to new cities as an adult. Nashville Fresh out of college and newly married, my husband and I got back from...

Stories of Love: It Wasn’t Love at First Sight

In the year 2000, there wasn't text messaging. I didn't have a cell phone at all, actually. I hadn't ever heard of Match.com. So...

I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends

We've all had that week. The week where all the responsibilities, sign-ups, and mom things just fall at one time. Although I have rough...