Do We Have To Get Naked To Be Heard?

Every time I turn around, I stumble across another viral post whose sole purpose is to get an important message across. The author wants the masses to lean in a bit, cup their ears, and listen…truly listen to what she has to say. And, in a world crawling with people hunched over devices, hungrily devouring… Read More Do We Have To Get Naked To Be Heard?

Passage – Photo Friday

“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.” – Anatole France “From wherever you are, enter and be welcome.” – Albert Camus “If you are going through hell, keep going.” –… Read More Passage – Photo Friday

2014 BlogHer VOTY – The Selected Post And More!

This is the post that made me dance and scream around the living room last week when I received the email that I had been selected as a 2014 BlogHer VOTY. California here I come! I am honored to be among some amazing talent and will be counting down the days until the conference in… Read More 2014 BlogHer VOTY – The Selected Post And More!

Paper Wedding Anniversary

Glancing at the clock she moved toward the bathroom, aware of each tick announcing the passing of time, each minute bringing her closer to the moment her husband would pull into the driveway, wheels crunching gravel. He promised to be home early tonight, had even made reservations at her favorite little Greek restaurant. They would sit at… Read More Paper Wedding Anniversary

My Mind Palace Is Having An Open House!

I admit it. I’m a dreamer. I love to lose myself in visions I’ve meticulously created, each detail sewn together with the delicate point of my mind’s needle. I move right in to this mind palace of moments, dreams, and memories and as I stroll up and down each hallway filled with images, I pause and… Read More My Mind Palace Is Having An Open House!

Raising Champions

Little boys all grow up to be men someday. The kind of men they grow up to be is still to be determined. Or is it?  “I watch them from the sidelines as they stand side by side on the edge of the field. Every so often they turn and high-five each other, throw an… Read More Raising Champions

Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

The last few weeks this true story has come up on more than one occasion, so I thought I would dust it off and share it once more. Enjoy! The sound of the waves, the sand beneath his feet, the warm ocean breeze were all a part of him, ingrained into his very soul. He was… Read More Island Boy Finds His Once Upon A Time

Red Circle Days Book Review And Giveaway

The Mom Cafe’s official review of Red Circle Days took MY breath away!  Check it out and comment to be entered to win your own, signed copy! Two winners will be chosen at random on Friday, April 4th! Today I am introducing you to a writer who has taken my breath away over and over… Read More Red Circle Days Book Review And Giveaway

RIP C.R. – Gone But Not Forgotten

Dear C.R., It has been one week since you departed my side for the after life. I have opened my eyes each morning refusing to believe it is true. They say time will heal and each day will become a bit easier to bear without you by my side, but how can that be true… Read More RIP C.R. – Gone But Not Forgotten

WANTED: FAT PERSONAL TRAINER

JOB TITLE : FAT PERSONAL TRAINER JOB ID#:4866 JOB TYPE: Personal Training Position Type: Full-Time Regular JOB PURPOSE: To provide a comprehensive one-on-one educational fitness program to assist client in REALISTICALLY achieving their fitness goals without spending half a day at the gym EVERY day and eating like an effing bird. Those who can currently eat their weight… Read More WANTED: FAT PERSONAL TRAINER