Listen to My Mother

I’ve been lucky enough to know quite a few smart, kind, generous, amazing women in my lifetime, but tops on that list would have to be my mom. So, in the spirit of Mother’s Day yesterday, I thought I’d share with you some wisdom my mom has passed down to me …

Don’t Do This

There’s this guy in my neighborhood. He walks all the time. I’ve seen him for years, moving down the sidewalk, huffing and puffing. He’s very fat, you see. Maybe every year he’s a little bit smaller, but not much. I can tell he’s working very hard, and I’m sure you know …

And I’ll Throw Away the Key, Too

When I was little, I used to have this recurring dream. Well, nightmare. And in this nightmare, I was standing at the top of the stairs to a basement. Below me was a very old wooden door, cracked and covered with cobwebs. I was terrified at the thought of opening this …

Now This Is a Holiday I Can Get Behind

Surprise – it’s a Tuesday post! I’m posting today not only because I was busy flying home from a whirlwind trip to DC yesterday, but also because today is a very special day. Besides being the birthday of one of my favorite people (hi, Mandy!), it’s also International No Diet …

Our Language Barrier

So there’s this Harry Chapin song that goes, “Music has been my oldest friend, my fiercest foe, ’cause it can take me so high, yes it can make me so low.” The other day, I had a conversation with a friend that reminded me of how language is the same …

A Miracle, Permanent, Two-Step Solution That Will Change Your Life Forever!

Sometimes we want to believe something so bad that even though we know deep down that it’s not true, we still ignore our gut feelings. Maybe we’re completely unaware of information that disproves what we want to believe in. But more than likely, we knowingly turn a blind eye to that information. We stick our …

Back to the Old Grind

Vacation is defined as “an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.” I like to think of it as “eating a ton of delicious seafood, spending hours lounging in the sun with three of your best friends, and getting really good at doing nothing,” …

Get On Your Bikes And Ride

There are many ways to feel uncomfortable, and on Tuesday night, I felt them all. Being uncomfortable can be scary, exciting, and even liberating. And it can really make your butt hurt! But where do we get in life if we don’t step outside our comfort zones and challenge ourselves …

This Is My Dance Space, This Is Your Dance Space

Here’s a little something that I probably don’t have to tell you. Well, actually, maybe I do. Because this thing I’m going to talk about today is getting more and more prevalent. Maybe you’ve done it, and thought you were doing the right thing. I’m here to tell you that …

Ready… Set… Okay, What Are You Waiting For?!

You know what irks me? A lot of things, frankly, but one that really bothers me is when people say they can’t try or do or accomplish something until their body is smaller. Why in the world would you place an arbitrary limit like that on your life? I mean, …

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