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  • Intrepid possibilities and what’s been on my calendar in April

    “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…

  • What is inflammaging and how can you prevent it?

    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…

  • Intrepid possibilities and what’s been on my calendar in March…and unveiling my new Spring Possibilities List

    “Every new day begins with possibilities.”  ~Ronald Reagan 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)…are my Possibilities Lists. With that in…

  • A few of my favorite things

    It’s been a while since I last shared a few of my favorite things, so I thought it was time. I’m pretty excited about my most recent fabulous finds, so queue the Julie Andrews song, and let’s get right to it.  Overnight oats My youngest daughter introduced me to the delights of overnight oats last…

  • 2025 Orangetheory Transformation Challenge in the books

    One of the items on my Winter Possibilities list was to complete the Orangetheory Fitness Transformation Challenge. I can proudly say “mission accomplished!” This is my seventh year completing this particular challenge. Each time I learn a little something more. What is the Transformation Challenge In short, the eight-week challenge begins with an InBody scan…

  • My experience with StretchLab

    UPDATE 08/18/26: If you happen to live in Southern Utah and you decide to sign up between now and September 16, I’d be ever so grateful if you would use my referral code: sl-stf8q or simply use this link. Recently I won a drawing at my gym (Orangetheory Fitness) for a 25-minute introductory session at…

  • Intrepid possibilities and what’s been on my calendar in February

    “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” ~ Margaret Drabble 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 Winter Possibilities List….

  • Taking stock this winter

    I am frequently inspired by something I read in a blog post. This time it was a Taking Stock post on Deb’s World. What is Taking Stock? To paraphrase Debbie, it’s a fun creative exercise in which you respond to one word prompts with a quick sentence. You give yourself a few moments to process…