Year In Reading (Book Reviews)

Sarah Addison Allen’s Lost Lake

Kate’s husband passed away a year ago.  After her period of grief, she decides to take back control of her life and begin anew.  While packing to leave the home they once shared, her daughter finds a postcard of Lost Lake, and it sparks memories; giving Kate a strong desire to visit. Upon their arrival,… Continue reading Sarah Addison Allen’s Lost Lake

Year In Reading (Book Reviews)

The Island by Elin Hilderbrand

Birdie Cousins, a recent divorcee, has taken on all responsibilities for her daughter’s, Chess, wedding.  But, Chess has plans of her own.  She cancels the wedding, quits her job, and moves in with Birdie.  To console her daughter, Birdie invites her sister, India, and other daughter, Tate, for a month-long retreat to their summer home… Continue reading The Island by Elin Hilderbrand

Year In Reading (Book Reviews)

Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand

If you are looking for a great summer read to dig yourself out of winter’s trenches, Barefoot will make you feel warm and tranquil with the familiar grit of sand between your toes...

Diary of a Fat Girl

Get Up and Try, Try, Try!

Weight:  260 lbs. My husband’s health insurance has a new policy to help people attain a healthy lifestyle.  With the effort to save over $700 in premiums this year, we agreed to one of many options offered in their new health program.  There are many reasons in which I don’t support this kind of intrusion… Continue reading Get Up and Try, Try, Try!

The Writer's Life

2012 Year End in Reading

Now, I look to 2013 and wonder what kind of goals I should set, and if I should even attempt to set them. Of course, I should! Goals give us a purpose; a reason to wake up each morning. Without my goals, I would have nothing to look forward to, nothing to accomplish, and nothing to show for success.

News & Updates

My Greatest Accomplishment Thus Far

As promised, below are pictures of my most recent accomplishment. ThumbPrint News graciously offered me a featured article on the front page of their publication! It was published in March of 2012...

Journeys Through Meditation

Finding Focus and Clarity

When I meditate, I typically play relaxing music. This gets me in the mood for the meditation, and it tends to calm my brain of its chatter...

Journeys Through Meditation

Finding Miracles with Love and Compassion

I had the distinct pleasure to spend time with my husband and a couple of friends this summer. We had delicious vegetarian meals and chatted around the campfire. We witnessed two shooting stars...