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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as an Adult

Valentine’s Day is not just for youngsters! I’ve put together ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day as an adult. Everyone can get in on the holiday – singles, couples, and married folk too! My husband and I have been married for 33 years. As you might have guessed, we give each other cards for Valentine’s Day. There are no more romantic candlelight dinners…

The Universe’s Blurry Messages Are So Frustrating Right Now

Have you ever been on a highway and noticed a billboard but were too far away to read it? That is my life right now. I receive the universe’s blurry messages but can’t seem to read them. What is the point? Why does the universe send us blurry messages? It’s frustrating! I know, I know, eventually, I will connect the dots, and all will…

Unexpected Triggers and How To Handle Them

Unexpected triggers hit me when I feel great, so I never know how to handle them. Does this ever happen to you? I am ok if I go to a cancer fundraiser because I know something there will trigger me. But the trigger that hits when I’m out enjoying myself is a real challenge. My heart races, I become lightheaded, and I often cry—no easy explanation for…

Are You Excited About the Change of Seasons?

Aside from January, the anticipation of September might be my favorite time of year. Are you excited about the change of seasons? September marks the start of a new school year. Yes, it forces us to say goodbye to Summer. However, it lets us say hello to Fall, sweater weather, apple picking, and pumpkin-flavored everything. Who doesn’t love that? For me, September is more exciting than the…

“Emerging” is The New Book You Need to Read

“Your hard matters,” according to Nancy Stordahl. How true! We all experience hard things in life, albeit to varying degrees. Emerging is the new book you need to read. I could not put it down. Typically, I am not enamored by others’ cancer stories. It is sort of a been there, done that scenario. However, Emerging is different. It hit me hard, so I wanted to write…

Are You Feeling Sad About the Dog Days of Summer?

It is the beginning of August, and man, it is hot. Are you feeling sad about the dog days of summer? I have heard this phrase used many times. Do you know the history behind the dog days of summer? Believe it or not, this phrase has nothing to do with dogs. How disappointing! All these years, I have imagined a big hairy dog panting like crazy due to the…