This marks the 15th year I've lived along the Florida Gulf Coast. It is a gorgeous region and I have grown to love my adopted state. But... there are aspects of living here that are not so great. There is the oppressive summer heat and humidity, but that's tempered by mild winters (no snow!). There … Continue reading The word is ‘respect’…
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It’s woman’s work…
I love spring time, honestly, I do. The warmer temps, the longer days, birds chirping, people smiling, babies laughing... what's not to love. Yard work... yard work is what's not to love. After months of dreary weather I finally have to face the of drudgery of cleaning up the detritus of winter. Over the past … Continue reading It’s woman’s work…
Walking it off
Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year's resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating. Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on … Continue reading Walking it off
Time… with a side of bacon
There was ample time to set good habits for a long, fulfilling life. There was ample time to take walks enjoying the fresh air and sunshine in the mornings, or evening breezes and sunsets at night. There was ample time to learn how to prepare healthy meals. Eating only when hungry and not as a … Continue reading Time… with a side of bacon
Funhouse mirrors
If only I could change my appearance as easily as stepping to a different reflective surface. If only my reflection was a true vision of what my mind's eye sees. Do these shiny liars show me what I want to see, what others see, or my true self? Mirrors show me my evil doppelgänger, but not … Continue reading Funhouse mirrors
Thin spiral notebook 