Just Bec(c)ause

Where’s my Ball? Lost in Life & on the Course
Wow, it’s been a minute. It’s been a minute since my last blog entry where I typically have life advice for the reader but of course,...

[Poetry] A Loss of Words, Grandmother and Motivation
“Hugs”, “hugs” and “prayers to you” “Thinking of you and your family.” “I’m sorry to hear the news.” We recite these lines, As if they...

Boogity boogity boogity, let’s go racin’
Flip that switch and drop the green flag! It’s a redneck night in America. From NASCAR to dirt track Late Mods, the sport of “turning...

To the whole, part or not even a piece of the family pie.
It’s a bit taboo. It’s not often discussed in a public setting or mainstream in society. The reality is that it’s more common than your...

And now for Act II: Back to School
It’s that time of year again. Shopping carts full of notebooks, colors and mechanical pencils. New clothes and athletic shoes. While you...

God Gave Me You By Blake Shelton: Mom Edition
It’s Wednesday, July 29, 2020; a typical humid South Dakota morning. While I stare out my window over a cup of Hawaiian coffee, I’m...

Rebecca, your Amazon gift for "Flock of Fathers" has been shipped.
In honors of Father’s Day, I wanted to recognize a gift I was given at the age of 7. I lost my father on a hunting trip in Colorado. You...

Why Pickstown?
It’s simple. I’m sitting on a picnic table, looking over the water on an 80 degree day (thank God for shade) at 2PM on Tuesday afternoon....

Dear Mom, I don’t want to move out.
Dear Mom, I don’t want to move out of the house but I have to do what’s best for me. Have you ever moved back in with your parents while...

Follow Your Heart, Not The Crowd
To be young and completely free. People my age have a tendency to feel stuck in a certain path while others have bought a van to live in...

Dill Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Dill soup? You mean a jar of pickles. In my family, my grandmother has a traditional meal, my favorite, dill soup. It’s a combination of...

Post That Selfie Anyways.
Didn’t do your makeup today? Post it. Have Mount Saint Helen on your forehead? Post it. Did the person before you upload a fresh outfit...

Let Go, Let God
It’s a time of unknown. Unaware of when our state borders will be shut down. Uncertain who will be the next COVID-19 victim. Undetermined...

Social Distancing Isn’t Forever; Unless You Keep Traveling.
You go to the store because you need milk. You can't have cereal without milk. It’s essential. You are going crazy, haven’t seen friends...

“I’ve seen that”
Yes, we’re all victim. We’ve all had a friend or family member tag us in something on Facebook or shown us a meme on their phone and our...

I Think I Can I Think I Can
Where are my Thomas the Train fans at? Do you remember taking naps on squishy red and blue mats? Playing with a colorful parachute in PE...

The Silver Lining to COVID-19
Each day around the world, our daily lives are facing challenges that generations haven’t seen before. Jobs are going completely remote,...

Trust your employees before they quit
For 5 years, I worked side-by-side for an employer who criticized nearly every move I made. For 5 years, I was scrutinized for each...

The Oldies Mean Something Different to Me
Lather up the red lipstick. Pull out the leather pants. Rat that mane to a perfect head bangin’ hairdo. It’s the 80s. People my age, the...



















