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Navigating Through Challenges in Life. Hello Friends!   I know this is a heavy topic.  When I decided to write this, I realized that some of you may believe that I am not qualified.  It is true that I have not faced and … Read More

Balancing a Hurried Life Each of us get 24 hours a day. Not a minute more or less. Going through our day and schedules, even when demanding, with the mindset of not feeling hurried can bring balance and clarity. My … Read More

I went for a walk today, actually I have been trying to walk a little each day. This statement may seem extreme to you, but it is amazing how quickly humans, myself included, take things for granted. That is until … Read More

Happy New Year!   New Year, New YOU?! This is a week of reflection for me.  I didn’t used to take advantage of the week between Christmas and New Year’s to do this.  I thought I was too busy.  Busy with life, work, family.  You know … Read More

Welcoming Fall September 22nd, the official autumnal equinox. The day that fall officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. This morning when I walked outside it hit me in the face. Not the humidity that has been so oppressive for the … Read More

That Lovin’ Feeling I was listening to music the other day and that great song came on sung by the Righteous Brothers, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.”  Can you hear the lyrics in your head?  Have you ever felt that way?  I know … Read More

School Days It is that time.  Back to school time.  No matter who you are, you are probably somehow affected by it.  The time each year when we say goodbye to summer and hello to schedules.  Even if you do … Read More

CBD…is it too good to be true? By now you have probably at least heard of CBD oil.  I am also fairly certain that you have a family member or friend comment that they have tried it.  Maybe you have … Read More

Anniversaries What do you think of when you see that word?   Most often people smile and think of happy times.  Milestones.  Journeys. Last week, I had an anniversary.  Six Years.  June 15, 2016. That day changed my life. Physically. Financially. … Read More

Pick up that book!   ”There is no friend as loyal as a book” – Ernest Hemingway. Reading…a great practice, no matter your age. In the last century, before we relied on cellphones and social media to provide our entertainment … Read More

Staying Safe This Summer What a hot summer we have experienced in the CSRA so far this year.  Even my friends who enjoy a backyard pool have retreated into their air-conditioned homes.  I recently suggested that I wanted to take … Read More

  Traveling through Traumatic Experiences. Who doesn’t love the idea of traveling and getting away?   Back in May, I was able to travel with several members of my family to Alaska and Canada.  A trip we have planned and postponed … Read More

For the love of food! Part 4 – the how   I hope you have enjoyed the last few weeks as we have discussed the why, what and when we eat.  This week we come to the how.  How we … Read More

For the love of food! Part 3     Being a southern bred woman, I believe it is impossible to celebrate any occasion if it doesn’t have food involved.  I also love to travel, and one of my favorite things … Read More

For the love of food! Part 2 – the what You are what you eat.  How many times have you heard someone say this?  I have heard this for most of my adult life and have said it many times … Read More

What a topic to write about. I enjoy eating and love, I mean LOVE food. Now I am not a food critic, nor am I a dietitian, so before you just dismiss this as a topic that will either make … Read More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a month dedicated to educating the public on mental illness, how it affects people and what resources are out there for people to find help. There are many conditions that fall under … Read More

Celebrating the Heroes who Nurture Us!   May 6-8th   Mother’s Day. May 8th is the big day!  Every year billions of dollars are spent on cards, flowers, and gifts in an attempt to somehow tell the important women in … Read More

Planting Kindness The last few days have been the kind of weather that makes me long to spend the evening hours outdoors.  Taking leisurely walks, sitting on the back porch with the sun warming my back while an intermittent breeze … Read More

Traditions, Faith and Being True to Yourself.  Easter.  Holy Week.  Doesn’t everyone love family dinners and baskets filled with brightly colored eggs?  Places of Worship have their parking lots filled.  Everyone is dressed to impress, with smiles and outfits to … Read More

Spring Fever into Spring Love The other day I told someone that I had Spring Fever.  To be honest I have used that term probably multiple times, every year during the month of April.  I have heard it my entire … Read More

How to Master Spring Break Spring Break is Here!  In the CSRA (that is what we locals call the Aiken/Augusta area), spring break means we either prepare for “The Masters” or we leave town because of it.  I have lived … Read More

I believe that approaching your health holistically is so very important: when I say holistically, I am referring to the awareness that your Mind, Body and Spirit work together to create the best you. If one part is ignored or … Read More

Aromatherapy Art, Science or just “feel good” therapy? Essential Oils are basically plant extracts captured in highly concentrated compounds.  It can take several pounds of plant material to produce a single bottle of essential oil, so quality and purity plays … Read More

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