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It tis what it tis...
I am sitting here in our backyard (amongst all of our boxes and things), rocking the night away in my favorite chair. Three hours ago, as...
Jan 71 min read


What are you hoping for in the new year?
Around the world, the beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start (or a new beginning) and a sense of hope. It’s a great time to...
Dec 313 min read


Merry Christmas!
Although Christmas day is officially over, the Christmas season is not. I just wanted to take a few minutes and wish you and your...
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Are you ready for the holidays?
I don’t know about you, but for me, this holiday season has been flying by. With our move at the end of October and the subsequent...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Stay tuned for the holiday blog next week...
In the meantime, please "enjoy the reason for the season!"
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Is there anything stealing your peace?
It’s interesting, that the word “peace,” can mean different things to different people. “Freedom from disturbance or tranquility” is the...
Dec 3, 20243 min read


A season of downsizing
Eleven years ago, my husband and I moved from Florida to California to be near our family. At that time, we owned a house and a few...
Nov 26, 20244 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 6 (Where I am today)
It has now been seven years since the trauma of 2017 and, I can say with complete certainty, that I am far better off physically,...
Nov 19, 20243 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 5 (Going back to work)
After about one month of being on hormone replacement therapy or Hormone Pellet Therapy (Implanting small pellets under the skin to...
Nov 12, 20244 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 4 (My discharge)
The five nights (or six days) that I spent in the locked facility seemed like an eternity for me. During my time in there, my mind was...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Taking a break this week...
Hello Friends, I am taking a break this week. However, I will be back next week. I will leave you with one of my favorite verses in the...
Oct 22, 20241 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 3b (The remainder of my lockdown)
Please bear with me, as I have a great deal to share with you. Fast forward to day 3 in lockdown … That morning, one of the staff...
Oct 16, 20246 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 3a (The first 24 hours of lockdown)
I have a lot to say about the hospital stay, so please bear with me. Back to my first night in lockdown … As soon as I was done...
Oct 8, 20244 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 2 (The breakdown & ED)
Back to that ominous Saturday… Once my husband and I returned from walking our dog, my anxiousness took on a life of its own. I recall a...
Oct 1, 20245 min read


The trauma of 2017, Part 1 (How it all began)
In a few of my blogs, I’ve alluded to the "trauma of 2017," which was stressful, frightening and distressing. While I was going through...
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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