The Bravery of Hope

There is a small moment in Steel Magnolias I have never forgotten. Truvy lights up and says, “I’m a chain!” I understand what Dolly showed all of us.

Beautiful Anyway

The flight attendant finally arrived. But I still didn’t know if I’d make the flight, or if I’d land in Vegas with nothing but a carry-on. Here’s how the night ended.

This Ain’t Good

My flight to Vegas was supposed to be simple. One cancelled flight, a long night at the airport, and my luggage scattered across three flights later, it was anything but.