My Life in Bumper Stickers

Now that he’s entering his junior year in college, our son was finally able to hand me the Kent State Mom bumper sticker I wanted. Once I put that on, I realized it left an empty spot that I could fill.

I’ve spent two weeks trying to figure out what bumper sticker would be best to represent me.

My favorite moments are summed up in my stickers.

–Disney Cruise with my family. Yes. Best. Time. Ever.

–Speculator Department Store. My Adirondack Life I love so much. The setting for ENGAGED.

–SUNY Geneseo alumni. The State University of New York at Geneseo. Something that reminds me of growing up years that makes me smile.

On my side window I have a decal for a cause I’ll forever believe in, a pink owl with Regan Shetsky’s name on it. It’s remembering and honoring her life, and should anyone ask me, I would tell them to like the Regan’s Acts of Kindness Page and read her story. Never forget her.

What now?

I thought about Outer Banks. It was a 2010 vacation my husband and I enjoyed, but the kids admitted they don’t love beach life. Fine, then.

Author? Maybe declare who I am and maybe my website? No, that didn’t feel right.

Do I save it for an upcoming vacation? No, the spot is bugging me. I want it filled now.

Wisconsin? Our older children and their families live there, but most of their growing up years were visiting us in NY.

How about my hometown?

Then I thought about the Finger Lakes. It’s the region we’re from, plus it’s the setting for my new Surrendering Opinions romance series.

All were great ideas, but none clicked.

I finally ordered my “winner” tonight.

Watkins Glen State Park.

It’s full of fond memories. It’s where my husband asked me to be his girlfriend while camping with the older kids. We’ve returned many times, including with our kids. Before we moved to Ohio, our home was less than 10 miles away. When we visit, I love driving by. It’s a beautiful sight. The park has 800+ steps including behind waterfalls, it’s majestic.

It just felt right.

So me on my back and side window summarized is my younger self (Geneseo), my current status (Kent Mom,) Speculator (writing life,) Disney Cruise (great family memory,) and Regan Shetsky (let’s keep her memory alive!) Now, Watkins Glen State Park finishes it off.

But I do have another side window spot open…