by The Editor Courage is grace under pressure. Courage and grace are both such powerful and oftentimes overused words. When used together, they are a powerhouse. Courage has been applied to military settings. First day of school jitters. Battling a medical condition. Walking in unfamiliar territory. Moving to a new location. Starting a new job. … More Courage and Grace
Do you ever find yourself in need of quiet and relaxation? In this busy world it seems to be harder and harder to find. Thankfully I’m currently porch sitting on the shores of Lake Chelan in Eastern Washington. It’s truly one of the most peaceful places I’ve ever been. Even with the resort activities around … More Respite
It’s springtime in Texas! How do I know for sure? Firstly – my sinuses are in a constant war with pollen, but more importantly, my timeline is filled with adorable pictures of families in fields of bluebonnets. I love to see them, but I will never take any. Ever. Why? That’ll take a bit of … More Bluebonnet Pics? Nope!
It’s been a few weeks since we bid Ted Lasso goodbye. Not gonna lie, I miss getting the weekly notification that a new episode is available. You’ll be missed Ted, Rebecca, Roy, Beard, Jamie, Keeley, et al. As a small token of my appreciation, I’d like to take a moment to thank the gang for … More Thank You Ted Lasso
Recently, I gave myself a time out. While I didn’t go sit in the corner like I used to make my kids, and really any kid that walked through my doors, when they misbehaved, I did remove myself from a situation that I was in danger of making much worse. Instead of a corner I … More Time Out
I accidentally joined a cult. Seriously. What cult did I join? Glad you asked. The Subaru Cult. Four years ago I bought a Subaru Outback. When my son graduated from college last year, the husband and I gifted it to him which meant I needed a new car. I loved my little blue Outback, but … More A Cult Life For Me
Have you ever been at the gym, headphones in and Spotify rolling, when a real good jam comes on? Ever felt compelled to dance right there? Like full on, get down and boogie? I have been tempted, but the thought of cutting a rug across the turf while others are pushing a weighted sled on … More Dancing With Herself
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a situation? And then realized you had to just put on your big girl panties and get ‘er done? Yeah, me too. And I must say, despite my belief to the contrary, I have always made it to the other side. Often by the very skin of my teeth, … More No Other Choice
Is there a thing you love to do but you totally suck at it? Yeah, me too. I actually have several, but the first one that comes to mind is mini golf. I love to play it, but I am terrible at it. Like routinely double the par bad. The only reason I have never … More For The Love of Putt-Putt
Do you have a fear of mirrors and swim suits? Is your self-worth a slave to the bathroom scale? If you’ve ever struggled, or are currently struggling, with losing weight, this is for you. A few weeks ago I mentioned my own journey to significantly decreasing my mass and several of you said you’d like … More Honey, I Shrank Myself
Shannon R. Brown 