photo by Vincent Van Zalinge I hit a deer once. A momma deer. She was running beside the road, a beautiful graceful being, and just as I whispered “no, no, no” hoping to hold her place alongside, she impulsively zigzagged into the front bumper of my rental car, slid across the hood, and frantically wobble-walked … Continue reading Recovering from Impact
Wellness
I believe in holistic health and in a better world through a better self.
My Summer ‘Do and Some Meaningful News
Something took over my brain a few months back. In a moment of stress I gathered my long silver locks, pulled them to one side, and cut off about eight inches. It took some doing with my dull green-handled kid scissors. But sadly, I prevailed. And since then, I've been on a rollercoaster with my … Continue reading My Summer ‘Do and Some Meaningful News
White Space Adds Room
“We fill every ounce of white space with somethingso there’s no room or time for emotion to make itself known.” —Brené Brown, Rising Strong Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash *** Years ago, at Northwest Missouri State University, I learned that white space is critical to the visual effectiveness of a layout. And that too many photos or elements, … Continue reading White Space Adds Room
For the Love of 14 Words
As we find ourselves facing yet another new month, I thought I’d end February’s cupidly month by focusing on some of the words I have fallen in love with over my years as a writer. Ambivert. Both an introvert and an extravert. This is me. I value time with people and time with myself. I … Continue reading For the Love of 14 Words
To Love or To Leave?
I left off with my last vlog sharing about Patrick’s and my divorce and reconciliation. Today, I explore the question, “To love or to leave?” Disclaimer Before I begin, here’s a little disclaimer. I am not a counselor or whomever society needs for credible advice. In fact, my words are not meant to counsel at … Continue reading To Love or To Leave?
Finding Peace in a Better “We”
On September 21, 2015, "International Day of Peace," a judge declared my divorce as final (the irony, right?). I wish I could say I was at peace on that day, but I felt a mixture of emotions: relief, sadness, heaviness, and a bit lost, as in "What now?" After nearly a five-year process of ups … Continue reading Finding Peace in a Better “We”
Suffering in Spiritual Health
Photo by Diana Vargas on Unsplash He said he no longer believed in God. I asked, "Why?" What he said next, I could not get out of my head. *** In this first month of 2022, I focused on holistic health, or what I refer to as PMS at its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health. I believe that … Continue reading Suffering in Spiritual Health
Winter in The Sunshine State ☀️
You know that winter has officially arrived in Florida when the toilet seat is cold. Yes indeed! I quickly tinkled this morning and then headed to the thermostat. It read 64 degrees (indoors mind you). Time to turn on the heat. I was especially excited today for an excuse to sport my furry sandals. Floridians … Continue reading Winter in The Sunshine State ☀️
Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness
Last week I had a dream that I was flying, like Peter Pan, over water. With me, were two nonsensical child inflatables—a small pink flamingo I somehow secured under my arm and another positioned around my waist. I flew over a small-boat regatta, helping me realize, to my relief, that I was close to land. … Continue reading Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness