I’ve been traveling for work and out of my routine. It was in a rural area and I was very…
On the Road Again
I’m doing in-person enrollment meetings in Laurinburg, NC right now. The past two years I worked in the call center,…
Our Balloon Festival – a Bit Different for Me This Year
This weekend was out local hot air balloon festival – a meaningful event for me. It creates a certain identity…
Sometimes It’s A Struggle
Well, I did the Alzheimer’s walk Saturday and then spent time walking downtown where our local Pride celebration was going…
Why Is Planning Travel Getting Harder?
I love travel. It’s one of my favorite things. I couldn’t wait to book my first post-pandemic international trip. Well,…
Are You a Builder, a Wrecking Ball, or a Remodeler?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about not just what I do, but how I do it. Sometimes in life…
This Week’s Medical Procedure – An Endoscopy With BRAVO
I think I have told you I have met my medical out-of-pocket for the year, so therefore I am getting…
Post-Surgery Recovery – Living Off Your Feet
Note- this was supposed to post last week, but for some reason didn’t. My surgery for plantar’s fasciitis went well…
The Hundred Mile Yard Sale – or Selling Mom’s Stuff
This weekend there is a 100-mile yard sale going between North Carolina and Virginia. We have tons of my mom’s…
It’s My Birthday Week!
It was my birthday on Tuesday and even though Jessica from “Jeweled Again by Jessica” had no clue, she sent…
The Circle of Life
It’s been an odd day. It began when I went to my post op appointment following surgery last Thursday for…
On Growing Positive Relationships and Getting Rid of the Negative Ones
I’ve always been pretty good at picking friends. The fact that I still have close friends from elementary school and…
It Was a Beautiful Weekend
This was my favorite picture I took this weekend, out of a whole lot of photos. It seemed to fit…
Yay for 501!
After I published my blog post yesterday, WordPress advised me it was my 500th blog post. As I scroll through…
Back From Balloon Camp
I returned yesterday from a week at a balloon camp near Cordele, Ga. It was fun to meet new ballooning…
A Lot Happens in Seven Years
This photo was taken of my mom, my younger sister, and me. I don’t remember the occasion – probably at…
Products that Are Helping Me Get to My Goals
To start, I want to make it clear that I am talking about products today, but am not affiliated with…
Acu-Chiro Appointment Two
So yesterday I had my second acupuncture-chiropractic appointment. So, they obviously went gentle on me the first time. There was…
When Nothing is Working, Keep Trying
I’ve been having issues with my IT band since last year. The IT band consists of fibers that travel from…
Kettlebells and Yoga – Not What I Want, But What I Need
It took me a while, but I finally made myself go to a class at the gym I joined recently.…
Celebrating Life’s Events With Your Friends
This us my friend Bob. He is 70 today. We had his party last night, planned by Bob and his…
This Week’s Revelations
I met with my nutritionist this week. We talked a bit about how difficult it is for me to get…
A Very Busy Week
It was one of those weeks. My sister had to take our mom to the ER On Tuesday for a…
Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy For All
It’s always made me a bit crazy when people act like all moms are good moms and have always loved…
That Dang Body Fat Percentage
As I type this I am cringing, but I believe there are some things you must be willing to admit…
Happy First Birthday to Blaine
My great-nephew turns one today. Life must have been so boring without him, yet we didn’t even realize it. He…
Why Does Water Feel Like My Enemy?
I’d figure I’d share the azalea picture because they are so gorgeous and stay with us such a short while.…
A Little Time at the Gym
Isn’t the yellow gorgeous? I don’t really like the color yellow, but I love seeing a canola field blooming. They’re…
The Excuses That Block the Road to Healthy
I joined a new gym this week. Actually it’s our local recreation center, supported by our city. As a city…
My Harlem Globetrotters Dream Come True
I made a list of things in my 20s that I never did in childhood that I was determined to…
A Little Time at the Beach
I just got back from a few days at the beach in SC with two of my girlfriends, Janie and…
In the Box, Out of the Box 