Dede Kennedy
Letting Go of Expectations Around the Holidays
It is hard to believe Thanksgiving and the holiday season is upon us. As I get older every year flies faster than the one before. It’s like one day it’s the 4th of July,...
Dads to See in the 843: Cullen Moss from Outer Banks
Are you a Pogue or a Kook? How many times have you heard the name “John B”? Do you have a loyal squad like Pope, Kiara, and JJ that helps you hunt for $400...
Get Up Now! Extending Grace to My Teenage Son
“Get up now, son, or you are going to be late to school.”
I was frustrated. Done. OVER IT. I had been trying to wake him up for 45 minutes. My son is in 7th...
Halloween Grinch
If there is a Halloween grinch, color me green and put me outside of Whoville.
I can’t wait for October 31st to come and go. The month of October is a fine one – we...
A Simple Yes or No
I was caught off guard, not ready for the question. A lady that I didn’t know invited my son to come over and play with her daughter right then. The children were in the...
Screen Time
I asked my nine-year-old how long he thought was adequate for screen time. Without missing a beat he answered, “Four hours.” I asked my twelve-year-old what he thought, but he was on his phone...
Family Ties
My brother and I were adopted. Mama handled it beautifully for us because we just always knew. She said we were special because we were chosen, and it was kind of a non-issue for...
The First Time
About a year ago, Darius Rucker, one of my favorite singers, asked “When was the last time you did something for the first time?” while I was stalking him on social media. I said...
The Revolving Door
"Mommy, can we try it?" my son asked excitedly.
I stopped and looked at my two young sons, so excited to see a giant revolving door at the hospital entrance where my Mom lie, just...