Week 18 of Journal 52 asked us to be inspired by purple in honor of Prince. It’s not that I didn’t really like Prince or think that he didn’t deserve honors, but I felt awkward about it and...
Life can get ya smelly! Some of us suffer more than others and, while unfortunate, it is part of life. Over the past decade, I have experimented with a lot of natural deodorants and antiperspirants. I tend...
I am consistently interested in fitness and diet. It isn’t because I want to be skinny, it’s because I want to feel good in my clothes and in my body. I’ve been a range of weights from...
This year we have a new addition to give thanks for at our holiday table: butter-steamed Brussels sprouts. Now, I get it, many feels that they are gross or bitter or otherwise yuck. Brussels sprouts are...
After leaving Chicago, we ventured a little farther north and into Wisconsin to Milwaukee. We had plans with @ScottNorrisPhotography to tour around Milwaukee. We started the day out by picking up our guide...
The last weekend in April holds special appeal for me as I have come to enjoy attending the Athens Art Festival. This started a few years back when A.D. was first doing art shows and I accompanied him for all...
The Boxed app comes through courtesy of the Ibotta app. Like Jet, it is an online shopping resource for groceries and other bulk needs. I have pros and cons for this app, as while it has proven useful, it is...
This morning started in contemplation and reflection. I have not been writing or doing any self-care activities with significant frequency, having just fits and starts with my activities. In the midst of...