Hungry for More?

There are only 10 more days till the Hunger Games movie comes out!  Are you excited? Around here, there has been a lot of rereading the Hunger Games books (including Catching Fire and Mockingjay), a lot of listening to Taylor Swift’s amazing song written...

Peace, Oreo’s and Lower Blood Pressure

There are so many things I’m happy about lately! Family, Friends, Life, Bravery, Faith, Hope, Peace, Books, Music… And some I simply have to write about. Spring! I know back in Virginia the trees and flowers are already in bloom- but here little green...

Yoga Nidra

There are so many different types of yoga- this may not be what you’re expecting. No stretching, or downward facing dogs. At least not physically. This one is all in your head. =) It has helped me SO much– to feel peaceful and happy about my life–...

You Make Me Smile

I just need to say, “Thank you!” to everyone who has responded to my posts- either in the comments section, on FaceBook, in text messages, or in person. This is a bit of a scary project for me, and your words of encouragement really help. This past week...

Airline Cable Bridges… or, Why Parenting is Harder Than it Looks

I remember when I was 15. (I’m pretty sure my parents remember it, too. Sorry, Mom and Dad.) I remember pushing against my parents almost constantly, and a the same time, wondering why I did that. As I laid on my bed pondering my own behavior, a picture came...