The Joy Crazy Life Newsletter

Hello Friends, I recently had a cavity filled. 🦷 Now, I know that may not sound like the most joyful way to start a newsletter, but stick with me. I’ve had challenges with my teeth all my life as part of my birth defect, so dental appointments aren’t exactly my favorite thing. And this wasn’t j...

Hello Friends, If you’ve taken one of my pickleball classes at Friendly House, you probably know that I have a bit of a soft spot for that place. Actually, “soft spot” might be putting it mildly. Friendly House has been a pretty important part of my journey over the past four years. And now I h...

Hello Friends, Yesterday Dave and I attended the grand opening of Friendly House’s newly renovated building. The Brentano Building, formerly a church, is home to Friendly House’s vital child care services, and sits next to the community center where the gym is housed. The century old church has...

“First of all, Lars is okay.” Those were among the first words I heard when I received an unexpected call from a camp director last week.  My nephew was attending a summer day camp. They were on a field trip, and Lars was injured. Mom and Dad, both at work, had not been reachable, so I was the n...

Hello Friends,  I want to share a personal update with you, and explain why it has been a while since you've heard from me. When you say goodbye, it can be for many reasons. Some goodbyes are pleasant, while others are much harder. Sometimes a goodbye feels almost insignificant, like ending a ph...