What began as a meticulously curated 5-week adventure, in the end, proved to be a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. By embracing what was and letting go of what we’d imagined would be, we experienced one of the greatest adventures of our life together.
Read MoreI can’t help but question that while we’ve been promised that the serendipitous romantic journey, the Hollywood happy ending is the be-all and end-all, love itself is not so simply defined.
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about the “V” word.A lot!Vulnerability.My vulnerability in particular. It came to light on a drive in Southern California the last week of June 2020…
Read MoreSo much has changed for us all. Most notably those empty nesters among us who are experiencing yet another life transition. Once worried about what life would be like when your youngest child headed out into the world, we now find them back home, attending classes online…
Read MoreI turned sixty this past January. Oh, what a fabulous year 2020 was going to be! It did start out that way – until well, you know, the world flipped upside down. But honestly that - THIS is precisely how I ended up here…
Read MoreIt was a hot day in July, much like any other summer day in Tucson. Until it wasn’t. It was about 2:30 in the afternoon when two little words made this day different from every other. “Spiculated margins,” my doctor said, in a near whisper, as we looked at the images on the screen. Words I hadn’t heard. Words I didn’t know. Two little words that would become as much a part of my vocabulary as hello and goodbye…
Read More“It’s the little things.” I’ve seen the memes, read the quotes, and taken pause to reflect on what that means. I get it! But never as profoundly as I did just one year ago, as my youngest son and I drove from Lexington, KY to Minneapolis, MN.
Read MoreWhat was a reflection on a life-changing moment for me, has evolved into a community wide experience! Here is the post I wrote a few months ago, detailing my experiences at (r)evolve cycling, one of our website sponsors. Susie, the owner, then had the brilliant idea of featuring one of her riders each month. Sharing their story, hoping to inspire others to believe in their ability to positively change their lives.
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