brooke's brain

Nashville Newbie on Broadway

Somehow, I made it 33 years without a visit to Nashville. (*I did attend a high school conference at the Opryland Hotel but this does…

I recently watched Ann Lamott’s Ted Talk: 12 truths I learned from life and writing. She had many good lessons to share but one that…

My air travel posse usually consists of my husband, me and our five year old son. We have taken him on several domestic flights in…

You may find this funny- and feel free to laugh- but I first heard of Camano Island, WA because of HGTV. I was watching an…

When I think of idols, a few things come to mind. I’m reminded of the golden calf that was worshiped in the Old Testament. Celebrities…

Jacqueline Elizabeth Cadle was born February 11, 1988 and she was my first shot at being a big sister. Because we grew up in the…

Last night, I got hit by all the emotions of my son starting kindergarten (at a new school) this fall. It was full on ugly…

I have been thinking a lot about Christmas gifts this year. Most of you know that I try to declutter, clean out and donate as…

December is often a very busy month for folks. There are extra events, things to do, shopping, decorating, and all the other things that make…

Being a hostess is in my DNA. My parents constantly host dinner parties, birthday parties, fish frys, bon fires, and every other party you can…