Escape from Quicksand

For the last few weeks, I’ve been struggling, feeling sort of like I’m trying to escape from quicksand. And the harder I try to climb out, the quicker I’m swallowed up by the grainy, coarse sludge that wants nothing more than to suck me further into...

Should I Be Eating This?

I’ve been on this journey to healthier living for a few weeks now. I’m feeling better and enjoying being a part of the WritersButt Challenge. Even the sore muscles feel good! But I’ve run into a problem. More than once I’ve stopped with my fork...

Little Changes, Great Results

My legs are sore. So is my butt. I’ve drunk more water in the last week than I probably have in my entire life. I’ve turned into one of those people who compare nutritional values of items at the grocery store just to go stand in produce section and fill...

Here’s to a New Beginning

Today, I’m a guest over a Ginger Calem’s blog where I’m sharing a personal story about a journey that begins today. It marks a new chapter in my life. I’d love it if you joined me over there. And while you’re visiting, take a look around...

Things That Make You Go “Huh.”

There have been some weird things happening lately. Like all the alleged zombie attacks and people trying to eat each other, or at least pieces of each other. (Can you say EW?) Oh, and let’s not forget ingesting bath salts. Really? Like the world doesn’t...

Bits of Advice from Life

For the last few weeks I’ve been kind of quiet on my blog and around the social media outlets I typically frequent. I’ve been trying to focus on my WIP (work-in-progress)  but life zinged a few things my way and I ended up feeling overwhelmed. That, of...