The Marshmallow Philosophy is actually a continuation of a blog I started 10 years ago when my husband Brian was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It was one way I was able to deal with my stress and feelings.

I named this the Marshmallow Philosophy because a student at the time observed that people are like marshmallows–when life squishes us down, we rise back up. At the time, that meant more to me symbolically than she could possibly know. Plus, it’s a really catchy title.

Life has definitely moved on; Brian is completely healthy now (thank you, Lord!), we have had to create our family a little non-traditionally, and teaching and police work (our professions) have taken some really interesting turns. I get my doctorate on this week (Fingers crossed!), so I should have more time on my hands. I have fewer and fewer excuses not to write, and Brian and my mom have been asking me to get back to it. So–here we are! I hope you will check in with me now and then.