One of my all-time FAVORITE breakfasts (or lunch or dinners) is Avocado Toast!!! I love it from the bottom of my heart There are literally hundreds of ways to make it AND they all taste new, fresh and amazing You […]...
Sometimes you just know something isn’t right I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice since becoming a widow in October of 2009 Life has taught me that my inner voice is there for a reason and I should heed […]...
Progress – When I Googled it, the example sentence was, “The darkness did not stop my progress” How appropriate is that! If you’re reading this post, it’s safe for me to assume that you’ve lost someone you love at some […]...
Don’t be fooled! Next time you’re out shopping, watch for the words “Healthy”, “Low fat”, “Reduced Sugar”, and “Natural” on your food packaging They are all buzzwords geared to sell products to those wanting to make better choices for themselves […]...
I spent years at war with my body At the time, I believed the war was external, caught up within numbers on scales, clothing brands and measurements My value, my worth, and my life seemed to fluctuate with the rise […]...
A few years ago I read an article about forgiveness and there was a piece of it that resonated with me: “Anger, bitterness, resentment and vengeance can rob our very existence of any semblance of contentment” It made me reflect on […]...
For years, I was upset that I couldn’t eat what everyone else ate The thought of a grilled cheese sandwich, teriyaki chicken or pastries was preoccupying, to say the least, and the cause of more than a few pity parties […]...
(An excerpt from my best-selling book, Healthy Healing) Sitting on a beautiful beach in Los Cabos, Mexico, I hit my personal rock bottom I remember sitting there, looking out at the beautiful turquoise sea, and thinking that all I wanted […]...
The blog below was written by our thirteen-year-old bonus daughter Haven It has not been changed or edited by her parents in any way I sure hope it helps some of you understand the mindset of a kid in a […]...
You are living without the person you can’t possibly have lost The loneliness can’t be captured in any word, phrase or song It’s palpable, breathtaking and seemingly void of all reality It’s cold, cruel and takes your heart to a […]...
We stand on the doorstep of a New Year full of fresh opportunity and exciting adventures The door is wide open and full of bright light We stop for a moment and embrace the warmth and sunshine that fills us […]...
You stand in a room full of the usual hustle and bustle of the holidays Love and gratitude are the theme and memories flood in faster than you can process them Sights Sounds Smells It’s all so much, and you […]...