Keepin' it real


Sit a spell

Sit a spell

I sit an awful lot these days. Sit and work on my computer. It is a huge amount of mental effort to get out the door to exercise. Some days there is barely time to cook and eat, never mind exercise.

For real

For real

Fast forward six years. I can't believe I'm about to embark on my own long distance trek.

One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

If we don't live one day at a time we will be overcome with all that must be done and lose the focus and energy we need to do the things that are within our power right now.

Remembering my life preserver

Remembering my life preserver

I'm not adrift alone in the ocean, nearly overwhelmed by the waves. My life preserver is all the things in my life that carry and sustain me.

At the beginning of this New Year

At the beginning of this New Year

I believe it will be hard but I know it can be done. And for right now, that's all there is to write.

Who is my Greek Goddess?

Who is my Greek Goddess?

My identity as an outdoors-loving woman and wife to an adventurous man has been, at times, "in conflict" with my identity as a happy homemaker.

(the ultimate) Healthy Homemaker Series ~ mental and personal wellbeing

(the ultimate) Healthy Homemaker Series ~ mental and personal wellbeing

When I am healthy and well, in all respects, my husband and family benefit as much as I do. It's in everyone's best interests for me to take fabulous care of my wellbeing.