Holidays and special events demand more of our time and our energy…shopping…cooking…planning… Toss in the effects of conflict and grief due to some life loss event and the holidays can become something that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, or something you fear or maybe even downright dread. There are a few simple strategies that can help you navigate the holidays with … Read More
Ripples of Joy
”Are you driving?” my friend frequently asks me when I call her. Usually, I am en route to watch, pick up or deliver one of my children to some event or another. And frequently I can be found walking nearby city streets in an effort to snag a little much-needed exercise. The most recent venue graced me with a walking … Read More
The Fat Lady Has Sung: Part I
We have a five-foot-by-three-foot mirror over the double sink in our bathroom. My husband was correct when he said the mirror would make the bathroom look bigger. Needless to say, I wasn’t too keen on the idea, when he suggested the addition as part of the remodeling project, because I was at the heaviest weight I’d ever been. I can … Read More
Life + Portable = :-)
There are those who have called me a pessimist because I always aim to be prepared as best as I can… Careful planning and a healthy dose of reality tend to keep me from being devastated when something goes awry… Don’t get me wrong, I am a hopeless romantic, and, as such, my spirit is bent toward the fairy tale … Read More