Sharing my adventures as I navigate life
Stuff that comes up and make me go hmm…
I have a love/hate relationship with my phone. One the one hand, it's a powerful tool where I can easily access any type of information, any time. On the other hand, it's an addiction that sucks me into the black hole of doom scrolling. Over the past few years, I've realized that my phone use
Many of us struggle with our sleep. A variety of studies have shown that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the key elements to living a healthy life. It’s also one of the more challenging things to achieve, especially as we age. Menopause and the accompanying hormonal shit show affect every aspect of
Dreams can come true. But, we need to work at reaching those dreams. This year once again proved that growth happens when I step outside my comfort zone. The comfort zone might be unpleasant, yet many of us are willing to stay in unpleasant situations for fear of change. How many times do we tell
Late last year, I turned 60. Birthdays often make me reflect on the year that was, and what I hope the new year brings. It’s also a chance to celebrate another trip around the sun. I was determined to celebrate this new milestone in style. So, I started to plan my celebrations early. Since my
This is the story of how my 2021 was saved by serendipity. Remember 2021? Much like 2020, 2021 was a dumpster fire of a year for the most part. The pandemic kept dragging its butt and making life miserable for all. 2021 threw us many challenges: the highly contagious Omicron reared its ugly head and
This was not an easy winter. It was the pandemic winter for half the world. Many of us struggled as the days got shorter. In addition to the pandemic, this winter gifted me an additional challenge. I fell in early December and broke my wrist. With the timing of the fall (2 weeks before Christmas)
This thought came to me recently as I out for a walk on a cold winter’s day. It’s been nearly 20 years since my mom passed away at the way-too-young age of 69. Yet, it feels like my mom still has my back. I realize that might sound weird, but I can’t think of any
So much joy I recently visited a sweet, cozy, light-filled studio in Kingston. I’d been following the “chasing lightning bugs” Facebook page since the fall. My friend Bonnie suggested the page. Her friend Annette is an artist and Bonnie thought I’d enjoy the page. She was right! I love reading Annette’s posts and seeing her
Does this make me look fat? Talk about a loaded question! Ha! I never answer those. Over the years, a few friends have commented that they are upset with me when I fail to comment on their weight loss. I might be weird, but I don't comment on a friend's weight loss. Am I being
When I got home tonight, I saw that among the usual mail (bills, bills, and more bills!) was an envelope addressed to me and it didn’t look like a bill. Could it actually be a letter or card? Yup! My friend Bonnie had sent me a birthday card. Not just any card, mind you. Bonnie