Throwback Thursday – Gayla, Trey and Coty Baer – circa 1993

This is one of the last visits we had with my grandpa, Frank Binion, before he passed away the following January. I look back on pictures like this and remember older mothers telling me to enjoy it – that it goes by so fast. At the time, life seemed to drag, but little did I know, they were right. My babies are 21 now – living on their own. They have great jobs and pay […] Read the Full Article »

The Benefits of Mowing Therapy – A Personal Struggle with Depression

Ever since I can remember, I have gone through periods of deep depression. There’s no real rhyme or reason to the bouts – the just sort of come and go. Over the last few weeks, I have fallen into one of those funks again. Combine the depression with OCD and a bit of ADHD and you have a recipe for depressive chaos. When my mind is not extremely occupied with work or family projects, I […] Read the Full Article »

Dealing with Environmental Allergies

The sure way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the allergen. However when an allergen trigger is part of your environment, this is easier said than done. You find yourself staying indoors when you would prefer to be outside, or feeling miserable in your own home surrounded by your indoor allergens. While avoiding an allergen is a goal to strive for, there are other means, tips and tricks for handling those evil environmental […] Read the Full Article »