Living the Life

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.
The Dalai Lama

Below are several stories and reflections about how I’m trying to make the best of life. It’s not always pretty and it’s not always the best, but at the very least I hope you find it informative and entertaining.  

The Forgotten Foot

The first thing I look at when in front of the mirror is my face, immediately followed by my figure. […]

COVID Choice

I get it, or at least I think I do…all the reasons out there for not getting the vaccine. Some […]

Why Isn’t Recycling Easier?

Because we were doing it wrong. Now we have to contend with increasing costs, changing rules and regulations in addition […]

Letting Go of Fear

Following Through On Last Week’s Blog Water has always helped me feel at peace.  In particular, aquariums.  Watching fish gracefully […]

Letting Go

On my latest trip to Washington, D.C., I had the good fortune of being able to run down to the […]

Too Much Advice

This past weekend I listened to a Joe Rogan Podcast with Jonathan Haidt.  A great podcast which I would totally […]

Labels

Do they define who you are? How many ways would you describe yourself? When someone asks me to describe myself […]

Throw Me a Freakin’ Bone

…for my broth. Cellulite? Gone.  Wrinkles? Disappear.  You’ll be bouncing around pain free because your cartilage and joints will be […]

Taste Test

“Sampies!” Aka, free samples, is the first thought that comes to my mind when my husband suggests we go to […]

My Candy Obsession

Or should I really say, my Candy Crush Obsession If you are Christian, this is the time of year you […]

How Far We Can Go

JFK, RFK and where trails can take us In the not too distant future, I am going on a trip […]

Where Did It Go?

…and other thoughts one has when finishing wine. The other night my husband and I were kicking back, each with […]

Travel Hangover

The Stages of Returning Home from Your Adventure Two weeks ago I went to San Diego to visit my brother, […]

Thank You, Deer

  *** Note, there is a picture of a dead deer below. When I was in my 20’s, I thought […]

When Do You Give?

The subject of this post came up during my “New to me November,” campaign – aiming to do one new […]

2. Cherry Springs State Park

School’s Out! Well, school was almost out. It was the last day, and even though it would have been prudent […]

1. We’re Going On a Trip

  I have always had a sense of adventure.  Anything new appealed to me whether tangible or intangible.  That isn’t […]