Today was one of those classic family birthdays—cake on the table, off-key singing, and my dad grinning wider with every “Happy Birthday” verse. We gave him his favorite wine (which…
I TOOK MY DAUGHTER OUT FOR SOME BONDING TIME—AND NOW I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD DO THIS MORE OFTEN
Honestly, I almost canceled our little dinner. Work was stressful, my phone kept buzzing, and it felt easier to just order takeout and binge-watch something at home. But my daughter,…
MY K9 PARTNER IS GETTING PROMOTED AFTER HELPING SOLVE HUNDREDS OF CASES
So, here’s something I never thought I’d be typing out: my partner at the department is about to be promoted to officer grade. And by “partner,” I mean Nero—our K9…
SHE BIT ME THE FIRST TIME WE MET—NOW OLIVE’S READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME
When I first met Olive, she was all teeth and claws, huddled in the corner of her cage with those huge, wild eyes. Honestly, I can’t blame her—she’d just survived…
EVERYONE GOT TO BE SHERIFF FOR A DAY—BUT THIS NATIONAL POLICE DAY WAS DIFFERENT
I’ve worked in law enforcement for a while, so you’d think National Police Day would feel routine by now. Usually, it’s all smiles, some free coffee at the station, and…
I NEVER THOUGHT I’D GET MY WALLET BACK—BUT THE POLICE CAUGHT THE THIEF IN SECONDS
I always figured if someone snatched my wallet, that was it. Game over. Cancel the cards, accept the loss, and spend the afternoon on the phone with my bank. But…
MY CATS LOVE BATH TIME—JUST NOT IN THE WAY YOU’D EXPECT
If you’d told me a year ago that my cats would be obsessed with bath time, I would’ve laughed in your face. I mean, aren’t cats supposed to run for…
THEY CALLED MY SON THE “DONUT BOY”—AND SUDDENLY EVERY COP IN TOWN KNEW ABOUT HIM
I never thought a box of donuts could turn my son, James, into a local legend. It started simple—James was always curious about police officers and asked a million questions…
MY DAUGHTER GOT HIT BY A CAR—BUT SHE SHOWED EVERYONE WHAT REAL STRENGTH LOOKS LIKE
I never thought I’d be that parent, the one racing behind an ambulance with my heart pounding in my chest. My daughter, Maren, has always been this little bundle of…
MY MOTHER-IN-LAW ISN’T “AN ENEMY”—SHE’S ACTUALLY ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS
I know, I know—everyone loves to tell those horror stories about awful mothers-in-law. But honestly? Mine, Karla, turned out to be nothing like that. If anything, she’s one of the…