Inspiration

Sweet pink memories of mom

Eleven years ago today, I was sitting by her side in the hospital, holding her hand, watching her resting comfortably. I had just met with the neurosurgeon who told me the causes behind her confusion.  I didn't know how to break the news to her, nor did I know if she would even remember. A… Continue reading Sweet pink memories of mom

Going Gray

Aging skin – will a minimal makeup routine help?

We're a nation full of women people who think we're not good enough so we pile on the makeup. It costs a fortune to keep up, yet, we still do it. Why? We want to stay youthful looking for as long as possible. I'm no different, I've been there, done that.  Frankly, I'm sick of… Continue reading Aging skin – will a minimal makeup routine help?

Emptying the nest

A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes

We all do it. What? We store papers and sh*t in cardboard boxes.  Yes.we.do. Wanna know how I know it is so? Sure... Cuz' I'm a reformed cardboardlovinboxaholic (yes, that's a word, and I have proof that I was one at least in this one spot, right here...) Really? Yep.  For 2.5 years, I stored… Continue reading A twisted tale of MIA cardboard boxes

Adventures · Inspiration

A fall day is the cat’s meow

As cats, we can count on being stuck in the house.  A LOT.  It's just the way it is being domesticated, slightly sophisticated, always complicated, sun-infatuated felines.  We've got the bases covered, nicely, thank you. Normally, though, we don't mind our in-the-house lot in life. But, there are days, when the nice sunny fall weather… Continue reading A fall day is the cat’s meow

Emptying the nest

Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

There's nothing like a great night of sleep.  Right? Sure...I guess... Humans need sleep to function well.  Duh.  I guess... The truth is, I don't remember having a great night's sleep, in, umm, you know, well...I can't remember when was the last time I had a great night of sleep. Yikes, that's not good!  Nope. … Continue reading Clouds, storms and the devil lead to lack of sleep

Inspiration

The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan

People aren't the only ones who experience cell loss as we go through the aging stages of life. Do we dare to embrace them or do we chase away the natural beauty of each stage as we age? Hmm...I often wonder why we fight so hard against Mother Nature and our gifts of the beauty… Continue reading The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan