Going Gray

Do bathroom scales lie or tell the truth?

Bathroom scales don't lie. Do I believe that? I dunno...I have my doubts. Do they lie? Does mine? I think so... All I do know is that if you have a model like we do, and you step on it all willingly and naked to get the most accurate of readings.  It's okay to wait… Continue reading Do bathroom scales lie or tell the truth?

Adventures · Going Gray

A Tostitos craving appeared and I blame it on the full moon.

It's the pending full moon that made me do it.  I don't think rationally when that is growing bigger and bigger in the sky.  Or maybe it was a cow? Plus...I think the whole ordeal of trying to decide how to be authentic to my "I wanna be comfortable ol' self on the beach', was… Continue reading A Tostitos craving appeared and I blame it on the full moon.

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Welcome

Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting

The night lights are out on another Christmas for our family's history books.  So here I am on the other side of a few too many cookies and good cheer. Back to the eerie quiet of the empty nest. I'm checking out the aftermath of how Christmas came and went in 24 hours.  WTH?!  How… Continue reading Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting

Adventures · Cheers

50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?

So you're over 50, and you're wondering if you can change when you're suddenly told you probably should change your habits.  The experts tell you, "It'll be worth it if you do." You scramble to find quick answers.  What are the (easy) modifications you can make in your life to see a big difference?  You… Continue reading 50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

As I stumbled into the abyss of YouTube fashion videos yesterday, I was inspired with awesome thoughts about possibilities, which rapidly awakened the trusty Dubious MinimalistTM in me.  She's never very far away. Before realizing that part of me is damn cynical, but often right, I was thinking to myself, "I can do this, yes,… Continue reading Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

Adventures · Welcome

How to be happy with not meeting your goals

Hello out there, it's me - checking in with you to see if you, too, are successful in completing the first month of the year right on target with your goals? My goals included writing on my blog daily.  I've succeeded in that goal.  Other goals, well, not so much.  As I stare here at… Continue reading How to be happy with not meeting your goals