Life

After hardly working out in two years, I am on a new fitness kick. This got me thinking about my different fitness eras, the many different workouts I have committed …

There is a particular type of fear when it comes to doing certain things alone. As a society, it seems like we have classified specific activities as requiring a partner …

One of the best compliments I have received recently is that I have helped to make our new development feel like a community. Today, I am sharing my thoughts on …

My painting shop is now open. Sometimes life takes you down some paths you don’t expect. I always thought that I would work in the arts. Becoming a professional blogger …

What IS going on? It has been a month of big life changes and some serious health scares. We are exhaustedly trudging along. In August, we spent two weeks with …

Yesterday I ran into an old colleague from my first job in Chicago. He immediately grilled me, asking what I am doing these days and even wanted to know the …

If you are a longtime reader, you probably know the answer. But, I still get asked this question frequently so I am sharing my thoughts. Dreams vs. Reality First off, …

Sunday Scaries: the anxiety and dread of knowing the weekend is coming to an end. For me, it’s knowing that during the weekdays I have Gwen solo all day and …

These are the products that I discovered last year and don’t want to live without. I’m including everything – snacks, skincare, fashion, and furniture. Just a quick note – this …

2021 was tough. I am cautiously optimistic about 2022. Even though the year had its share of hardships, there are moments of 2021 that I will cherish forever. 2021 was …