As I sit here--blank post open on my blog dashboard--I barely know where to begin. I'm grateful. Grateful for the fact, once upon a LONG time ago, a blogger I admired (& was almost afraid to approach) agreed to do a guest post for me. Almost exactly six years ago today. This was back in the *day* when there weren't as many of us, Twitter was barely a thing, and blogging could be ... Continue Reading
Consciously uncouple with me?
Moulan & Ken shall NEVER uncouple. Disclaimer: This post was inspired by the blogger: Beginning Anew. We've previously established I'm *all* about this quote: It just makes sense. All we can do is what we can do so that's PRECISELY the action we should take and do (do be do be doooo). It's the message behind the hashtag wycwyc. Wick Wick (as the child and I say it) is now the ... Continue Reading
I’m your Venus.
I lament how EARLY my child gets up, yet I can't say I don't love our extra time together. We play kickball. We hula-hoop. We color. We chat. Lately she's taken to asking what I have planned for my day. What will you work on, Mama, when I'm at school? Quite frankly, even as I detail specifics of writing I plan to do and calls I have, I've always assumed she's not listening. Until ... Continue Reading
Forget LEAN-IN how about CHANGE-IN (guest post)?
As a busy mom, do you feel like you juggle a bazillion tasks before lunchtime? Then, it feels like every day is filled with managing your family’s schedule while somehow getting stuff done. With all of this activity, you would think it is easy to change. I used to think that I could handle change. Until I lost my job after 10 years of work. It devastated me. After all, it’s one thing to ... Continue Reading
Don’t compare you to…YOU.
These musings are an outgrowth of the comment above. Sort of. These musings are an outgrow of posts such as this one by a DoodleLovingBloggerIAdore and a BAD*SS squatter I admire. Kind of. These musings are an outgrowth of how I lead my life and something I recommitted to a few years ago. Completely. I'm uncertain if I feel this way because of being not-twenty? If I'd have ... Continue Reading
Coconut oil pulling: 2 years later.
Time FLIES when you're gagging over a clumpy bit of oily goodness in your mouth having fun, huh? It's been TWO YEARS since I launched my love affair with oil pulling and, if you're just joining us, here's a bit of the why & the how (the longer bit can be found here). I'm a misfit. I'm either an early adopter or I'm so late to the soiree most people have headed ... Continue Reading
I don’t believe in willpower.
People frequently compliment my willpower. From friends in real life to social media companions I’m consistently on the receiving end of praise regarding my perceived restraint. Emphasis (italics and more) on perceived. Most recently I was at a dinner, placed my order (grilled salmon, brown rice, shrimp cocktail, steamed veggies and salad) and the comments began. You have so much ... Continue Reading
Meditation. Misfit holiday style.
The other morning the Tornado emerged earlier than usual from her bedroom. Typically by the time she comes out Ive moved on from meditating to my morning cup of coffee. Im already at the computer and Im hanging out with you guys (AKA blog reading). This particular morning, however, I was still seated on my meditation pillow quietly focusing inward and preparing for my day. I looked like ... Continue Reading
what you can when you can (AKA #wycwyc).
For me (and, for good or for bad, I am my brand) the entirety of life is about consistency. Fitness? I dont workout for long periods of time. I do workout consistently. A little bit each day. Day in and out. Month in and out. Year in and out. Parenting? Lord knows I dont rock the motherhood 24/7. I do my best each day, consistently, and try again the next dawn. Fiction writing? I ... Continue Reading