I’ll just come out and say it, I’m in love. Wild, happy love. The kind of love that stops your breath in moments throughout the day when you find yourself overwhelmed with emotion. I’m in love with my life. I am feeling a bit behind on this blog, the past month has been crazy. Crazy…
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Maple Coconut Plantain Porridge: Identity in a Jar
I had a moment of realization this morning as I rushed around the house trying to get out the door in order to make it to work on time that I am no longer a “Busy Mom”. That is to say, I can no longer blame any tardiness on my child now that he has…
How I Earned My Trail Name
I know you are all dying to know about Snuffy. Who’s Snuffy? What’s a Snuffy? A person is not likely to make it to their mid-forties without a least one nickname. I don’t remember having one as a child (though my 5 younger siblings may have had one for me I don’t know about) but…
How Do You Handle Stress?
What are some of your favorite ways to handle stress? I think everyone has a few activities they rely on to get them through the tough times of life. These are my top three to help me keep myself sane! Hiking (or walking) When I can hike, I handle stress in walking meditation… …
You Have Got to Start Somewhere
Sometimes life just hikes up and says, “Get off your butt and do it.” No couch potatoes allowed in this game. My only son leased his first apartment with friends and moved out 2 days before Christmas Day 2015 (“You will come home for Christmas, right??”). His father passed away in 2014 (we were officially…