My Right Side Up Life

The rest we didn’t want

The rest we didn’t want

Wishing for more hours in the day, we collapsed into bed with only half the items on our to-do lists crossed off. Over and over we complained there wasn't enough spare time to get everything done. Suddenly, we got the rest we didn't want. Seems we got what we asked...

The Heart of the Author Blooper Reel

The Heart of the Author Blooper Reel

We could all use a laugh, right? Jasa and I had a blast discussing books and such. We thought you might enjoy a few out takes. For a variety of reasons, we are pushing pause on the podcast, but we plan to be back. Hope you'll stick around. If you are a subscriber, 'll...

You don’t always have to be the strong one

You don’t always have to be the strong one

Some days I feel like I'm juggling flaming swords just trying to keep all the plates in the air. Making sure they keep spinning keeps my mind spinning too. Being strong is exhausting. You know, you don't always have to be the strong one. You really can have it all,...

Spoiler alert: why we want to know how it all turns out

Spoiler alert: why we want to know how it all turns out

The very thing I tried not to do, that's what I did. My dad and I enjoy a particular author who published a new series. Walking into the airport bookstore, I bought the first one. At least that's what I thought, but when I got on the plane, it was the second in the...

We need each other

We need each other

The isolation is getting to me us. More than ever, we need each other. I don't know about you, but like Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, I get by with a little help from my friends. When "thank you" isn't enough While prednisone contorted my appearance, sickness...

Why are you chasing the wind?

Why are you chasing the wind?

The promise of cheap, easy connection lures me to the icons on my phone. Then, I cringe when my weekly screen time report pops up. Can that thing be disabled? Isolation makes me anxious to find a filler. What about you can you wait a minute? Raise your hand if your...