Slaying Dragons: Grief in the Borderland

It’s just a bike. That’s what I told myself, but as soon as I’d posted a photo of the bike…. wanting to find another home for it, rather than letting it senselessly take up space in our garage….I realized it was more ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
June 12, 2018

Slaying Dragons: Beyond Pandora’s Hope

They are just laying there against the fireplace…..the crutches. I walked by them as I was tidying up and it caused me to pause. I never thought I’d be cleaning up my living room and stepping over such strange things. It’s ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
December 20, 2017

Slaying Dragons: Pandora’s Box

Dear Warrior, The time had come, and so Zeus rose from his throne and called for Hephaestus. His favorite craftsman had been given the power to harness the elements, and to produce the most enchanting of creatures. “What is your ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
November 21, 2017

Slaying Dragons: The Other Side of Grief

Whether you are a parent, or a sibling, or a friend; if you have journeyed along side someone who is struggling with their health or the health of their child, you know how hard that process can be. Often times there are more and ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
November 15, 2017

Slaying Dragons: Rainbows in the Clouds

The little dark haired boy was staring down at his desk. He was positioned directly next to my Blonde (age 7) who greeted me with an atypical level of public enthusiasm. “Mommy! You came!! I’m so glad you are here,” my classically ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
October 26, 2017

Slaying Dragons: Running the Race Ahead

All this week the Boy and the Blonde’s elementary school have been in the throws of a Fun Run fundraiser. I sat my children down when the first flyers came home in their backpacks and said, “Here’s the deal.. mommy is ... Keep Reading

Adventures in Dragon Slaying
September 19, 2017

Slaying Dragons: An Origin Story

This week is going to be hard. Not in the “we are all busy juggling life, work, kids, husbands, activities, home”….sort of a way. It’s hard because my mother’s heart is being stretched. My beloved 9 ... Keep Reading