As a child, I was never interested in superheros. That could be because there were no brothers to expose me to them. I knew about Wonder Woman, and I'm pretty sure that I had a pair of her Underoos, ...
parenting
Parenting: The Most Exhausting Job I’ve Ever Had
I often write about how parenting is the most rewarding and the bravest job I have ever done, though I neglect to mention it is the most exhausting job I've ever had. If you are planning to become ...
Dreams are what keep you going
I have learned a lot about myself over the last few years. I always felt defined by my career, by my employer. I was in a group of fantastic, successful, driven people. I loved it. And then we ...
where do you get that energy?
I have always been driven. Always striving to overachieve, to be better than the "others", and to be better than I was the day before. I find myself asking "Emily, Where do you get that energy and the ...
Working Hard and Seeking Recognition
As a stay-at-home mom, I feel like I work hard every day. Every single day. From son up to son down (yes, intentional use of the word son!) How do I know if I'm doing a good job? Sure, it's ...
on being a teacher
When I was in Kindergarten I was fortunate enough to have an amazing teacher. Her name was Mrs. Jensen. To a young five year old, she looked very "grandmotherly," though I don't know how old she was ...