Hate chores? Me too. Sometimes it can be very satisfying to clean your house when you have the time; but there is the kicker – when do you have the time? Chores are necessary, mundane tasks that keep you from doing the things that enrich your life. Personally, I would rather be hiking ridges, diving …
“Finish your broccoli,” my mother would say at the dinner table when I was a kid. Noticing that my mother’s plate did not contain broccoli, I would ask, “But, where is your broccoli, Mommy?” Without hesitation, Mommy replied, “I ate mine in the kitchen while I was cooking.” Years later, I found out that was a …
A quick shout-out to my girl Suzie Stercho for working hard on her website, Well-Woman. Suzie is a registered nurse, health guru, hilarious and service-oriented person, and has the most enthusiasm for life out of anyone I have ever known. Her energy truly transcends space and time, as she easily inspires those around her to …
We all go through a phase where we blame our parents for the negative aspects of who we are and where we are (or are not) in our lives. Though it’s useful to reflect on the past, it’s not helpful to continue blaming. When we consistently blame others, we entrap ourselves and give other people …
Earlier this morning, I SnapChatted a friend that I wanted a doughnut. I usually do not crave doughnuts; but for some reason, it sounded so good at the time. My friend responded with a SnapChat of a chocolate smoothie she just made. She said she also wanted a doughnut, but made the smoothie instead. That was …
I notice as I get older that my body changes in ways I do not expect. One change is the relentless accumulation of fat on my outer thighs. I never noticed this as a “problem area” before, but it seems that my body prefers to keep a little pooch there as a just-in-case fund. This is …
I love my husband dearly. He is a smart, funny, independent man. He is a hard worker, and he doesn’t slack with regard to his responsibilities. That being said, his attitude towards food leaves something to be desired. If I didn’t feed him, he would eat fast food every day for every meal. He is …
I would like to take a moment and introduce a new guest author, Annie Kessler. Annie is my cousin and best friend. She was the matron of honor in my wedding, sorceress of backyard make-believe, giggler of my bad jokes, and partner-in-crime for all life endeavors. Annie will be contributing her wit, humor, and practical …
Oftentimes, we approach the New Year with hopes and aspirations of accomplishing the things we have always dreamed possible. We desire that fit body, clean house, mended relationship, decreased debt, trip to Europe, new job, and so on. New Year’s Day seems to be a time of dreaming and wishing, but not necessarily doing. The …
How do you reason with unreasonable people? You don’t. I am sorry to say, but you do not reason with unreasonable people because they are, in fact, unreasonable. However, there are some communication tactics that can abate your nerves and make tough conversations more productive. Consider these the next time you are confronted by an …
