Deep sigh. I thought I was past it but alas, here we are...again. The scale said 205 pounds. I felt so defeated. Five years out from weight loss surgery and…
I feel I need to start with a disclaimer. This post is not asking victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or any other kind of violent crime to do anything…
I learned a long time ago that we can choose our response to many of life's circumstances. We do have options. One of my options during my hellish encounter was…
In a moment of quiet reflection, I was told to the enjoy journey.My response? “You have GOT to be kidding me!”Pexels.com This may or may not be actual footage of…
Bumblebees. Honey bees. Wasps of all kinds. They all fill my garden and go from flower to flower gathering nectar and pollinating the fruits and veggies. There's no fighting. There's…
Gut-wrenching pain. It's unavoidable and part of the human experience. And for many, they carry the baggage of the experience with them for the rest of their lives and into…
For some, this is the first time you’ve had to spend extended time at home with the entire family. You’re balancing work from home, the kids, maybe even your parents…
The past three years have prepared me for this moment. Or at least giving me a good crash course on what it is to redefine normal.Three years ago, my mother passed…
There's so much to be gained from reading! Whether it's learning new information from subject matter experts or being thrilled by a good suspense novel, reading has the ability to…