Marisa Mcleod
Marisa McLeod is a lifelong NW Ohio resident currently living in Waterville. She’s a wife and mom of four. She loves all things Disney, Golden Girls, and buffalo plaid. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram at @risasue040582.
Making the Magic of Christmas
"Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved" - Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story
I don't know about you, but I love Christmas and the entire...
I Will Remember for You
Esther Caroline is one of my heroes.
Esther Caroline was Anthony's wife, Mary and Jamie's mother, Tom, Bill, John, and my grandmother. She thought we hung the moon and stars and we let her. She...
My Rainbow Connection
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
United States President Ronald Reagan declared the month of October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in 1988. His designation dedicated the month to...
The Nostalgia Of Sweet Summer Time
Ahhhh...Summer.
Sweet Summertime.
Growing up the start of summer was signaled by the end of the school year and it was pure freedom from the time that the last bell rang until it was time to...
Travel In a Time of Pandemic?
Ahh....welcome, Summer.
The weather is heating up. The days are getting longer. School is officially out- as in for real with no virtual learning to do. If you are anything like me, this is the...
A Decade of You
Dear Girl,
Ten. You are ten whole years old. It is a decade that has passed in a flash. You and I, we've been together for a whole decade. Where did the time go?
I swear,...
It Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way
Each year springtime is a rite of passage for the youth. Prom, end of year school activities, graduations- this year was to be no different. Except it is. The world is at a pause...
Accepting Autism and Learning Grace
When April rolls around it is generally a pretty big month in our home. My husband, son, and I all have a birthday in April. Easter sometimes happens in April. World Autism Month happens...
It’s Okay to Say This Sucks
"This sucks!"
I cannot tell you how many times in any given day that my nine (almost 10- she never fails to remind me of that) year old says those words. Generally, I respond by...