Asking for help with menopause should be a “no brainer”, but I, like many women, just thought I could “power through” it alone. It wasn’t until I had a casual conversation with a friend (who happens to be an OB/GYN) that I realized maybe I need a little help. Conversations Women love to chat andContinue reading “ASKING FOR HELP WITH MENOPAUSE”
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
AVOIDING HOLIDAY FRUSTRATION – TWO STATES OF EASTER
Avoiding holiday frustration can be quite challenging. This is a topic that continues to pop up in conversations with other empty nest women. It seems that many women aren’t open to changing things up when it comes to holiday traditions. Of course, the end result is usually frustration! And I am always surprised by theirContinue reading “AVOIDING HOLIDAY FRUSTRATION – TWO STATES OF EASTER”
LAVENDER HONEY – MY NEW LOVE
A few weeks ago I found my new love – lavender honey! It happened on a beautiful Friday morning when I met a friend for coffee at the Bean Bar. Since I love “sweet” coffee, I ordered a latte with almond milk and lavender honey. My daughter had recommended that I try this in myContinue reading “LAVENDER HONEY – MY NEW LOVE”
A LITTLE PORCH THERAPY
With the April sun shining brightly and a cool breeze in the air, I realized that I was overdue for a little porch therapy. So, with lunch in my hand and “Silent Charlie” following close, we sat down and took a break on my screened-in porch. This is the place where time seems to standContinue reading “A LITTLE PORCH THERAPY”
RUNNING ON EMPTY – How An Introvert Refuels
It’s Wednesday and I am definitely running on empty. Tired, blah and just plain unmotivated. I don’t have these days often, so it usually catches me off guard. Rather than give in to a “pity party”, I’m going to refuel! How’d I Get Here? How I got here is no surprise! My calendar has beenContinue reading “RUNNING ON EMPTY – How An Introvert Refuels”
THE YELLOW MONSTER CALLED POLLEN
South Carolina has begun to bloom and that means that the yellow monster called pollen has awakened! Just like that, no notice, no warning, just fine yellow particles covering everything. You go to bed with no pollen and wake up the next day to a colorful surprise! The Evidence During the last week, there wereContinue reading “THE YELLOW MONSTER CALLED POLLEN”
SEEKING PERSPECTIVE
It’s the first day of March and I am struggling with what to write this week. Honestly, I am simply seeking perspective in a world that seems chaotic and needless suffering miles away are right before my eyes. While I have lived in the time of the Gulf Wars and much unrest in the MiddleContinue reading “SEEKING PERSPECTIVE”
ARE YOU A GOOD RECEIVER?
The Christmas Season is here and gift giving is at its prime; however, are you a good receiver? No, I’m not talking about football, but how well do you receive gifts? “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” Maya Angelou I think most everyone is familiar with the adage “it is betterContinue reading “ARE YOU A GOOD RECEIVER?”
A THANKSGIVING BLESSING
As I pondered what to write for my Friday post, I decided to do something a little different – a post on Thursday! A Thanksgiving Blessing is where my heart landed. As the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches my heart is touched by the many emotions that come with the gathering of family and friends. For some,Continue reading “A THANKSGIVING BLESSING”
BIRTHDAY WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS
Well folks, another year and another birthday weekend in the mountains is in the books! Spending my birthday in “my happy place” is the perfect gift, no wrapping required. In addition, the weather was spectacular and although peak leaf season had passed, there was still quite a bit of color left on the trees. ArrivalContinue reading “BIRTHDAY WEEKEND IN THE MOUNTAINS”