I recently returned from my much-anticipated girls trip to Bryce Canyon National Park. It did not disappoint. I can’t wait to share my experience with you, so let’s jump right in. First of all, based on the drive there, I was a little nervous that the smoke from a nearby wildfire would disrupt our planned…
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action are my Possibilities…
I have many loved ones…close friends and family…who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. I’m guessing most of you do too, considering the 2025 Gallup polls indicate that 9.3 percent of US adults identify as LGBTQ+. I do my best to be a good ally, and with Pride month upon us (in many countries, including…
“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t.” ~Mark Twain As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action…and sharing…
Sometimes…if you are paying attention…the Universe prods you in the direction you should go. Or in my case, the topic I should write about. It started with a YouTube video. My husband and I were watching the question-and-answer portion of Dale and Amy Ernhardt’s podcast, Bless Your Hardt. One of the viewers asked, “If you…
Most of us have accepted that for optimal health, our body requires exercise of some kind…and in order to stay motivated to actually do it consistently, that exercise should be something we enjoy. But what about our mental health? It turns out that our brains need to be exercised regularly as well. So why not…
You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way. ~Walter Hagen Here we are halfway through spring (in the Northern Hemisphere at least). It seems like a good time to stop and smell the flowers…both literally and figuratively. Thus, I am using this…
With so many different recommendations about what you should be eating for optimal health, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and throw in the towel…eating whatever you want when you want. And hey, that may not be a bad way to go, but if you are looking for some basic guidelines that allow flexibility in choices,…
“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” ~Max Lerner As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action…and sharing what’s been on my calendar (#WBOYC)…is my Spring…
Stories about the search for a mystical fountain of youth have been passed down for generations. The beauty and diet industries have made billions touting anti-aging products. But it appears there may be a more simple solution to slowing down the clock: reducing inflammation. “Inflammation continues to be identified as a potential cause for more…
