Another throwback from my “My Life In the Fat Suit” blog from 2012- Eric and I have now been married 16 years so if anything, I’m even less cute now! Fortunately, our vision becomes soft focus in direct proportion to our spouses wrinkles, apparently! Regardless of how I’m feeling, the man still tells me I’m…
Read MoreFinding the Line
This past few weeks have been stressful. I have taken on extra responsibilities at work and at times, have let the stress get the best of me. I’ve spent time worrying about what I couldn’t get done rather than feeling accomplished by what I not only could…but did get done. As I sit here and…
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The Hesitant Hostess
I went to our women’s devotional Tuesday evening. The lesson was on being a gracious hostess, and opening your home to family, friends and neighbors. There were examples of very inexpensive table decorations and ways to make a “homey” environment. One of the terms thrown around was “the reluctant entertainer”. Now there is nothing like…
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My Home Gym Shopping Habit
If you have read my earlier blogs, you know I hurt my back by blowing my nose a few months ago. Apparently, it happens…especially when you are over fifty and have chronic nasal congestion. While I’ve enjoyed the time with my Physical Therapist, stopping my exercise in the morning has been detrimental to my hips…belly…arms…psyche.…
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My Body – The War Zone
It’s happened – I’ve reached the age where I can’t deny the changes in my face and body. They’ve come for me – like a free fall from a cliff but without the bungee cord. I’m not young and cute anymore – but so not ready to be labeled old and wise (notice that old…
Read MoreWho Needs Oxygen Anyway?
So my back injury seems to be on the mend. I’m down to one day a week at the PT office and seriously thinking of investing in a Teeter. I’ve become a traction fan. Every visit, I lay on my back with my knees bent, and the PT puts a band under my calves, grabs…
Read MoreHow Did You Get There?
The one thing that can always be counted on as a parent of multiple children…you will at some point lose one. Actually, you’re an excellent parent if you only lose one…and still a good parent if after losing one…or two…or three…they all still end up with you before bedtime. I am not an excellent parent…
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Why You Need Good Friends
Friendships are important at any age. I’ve been truly blessed to be surrounded by some amazing women and men over the years. They have carried me through a myriad of issues over the years and continue to provide me stability when I’m surrounded by insanity. One of my friends compares me to Lucille Ball or…
Read MoreGrace – By Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson works alongside me at Brightwood College and has been a source of encouragement over the past few years. After discussing our writing styles several times, she accepted my offer to have her as a guest author on my blog. Please enjoy her take on giving yourself a break. Recently I’ve started to…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss has always been one of my favorite authors. He had a crazy way of bringing words to life in his amazing artwork and rhymes. In celebration of his birthday on March 2nd, and to bring some encouragement to my battle-scarred co-workers, I sent out my own Dr. Seuss-esk poems after a very long…
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Mothering, Marriage and Menopause 