A Little Bit about Me (Cuz You Asked)

I was asked to share more about myself. “But what do you love?  What are you like? Please share that!” Oh, golly. I love lots. 😀 I love laughing. Especially the kind where you’re doubled over, or the tears are streaming down your face. And you’re gasping for air....

How NOT To Be Bitten By A Dog

Or, Listen to the Husband I was midway to the gate, hurrying to the barrier between me and the snarling dog that was straining against its chain. When it broke free, hurtling towards me like a rocket, the adrenaline dump inside of me kicked my legs into overdrive. The...

You Have a High Butt

Or, How Strong Glutes Help Us I was sitting on my Uplift stool, wobbling away on its rounded base while documenting my patient’s progress. Her sense of humor was delightful. Nevertheless, I wasn’t prepared for her amusing exclamation, “You have a high...

Kickboxing and Anger Management

Is your anger a Volcano or a Balloon? I took up kickboxing the week or two before Lockdown March 2020.  It would prove to be an effective method for caring for myself on several levels.  It released my frustration, my mental fatigue, and allowed me to kick the crap...

Remembering

Memorial Day Weekend For me, Memorial Day weekend has become the time that I recall my last hours enjoying time with Mom. It was the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend of 2017. We didn’t know it would be our last time together, but I think she had an inkling. John and I...