The anchor dress story

The anchor dress story

The dress was white. It had a nautical pattern. There were blue anchors and gold-colored boat steering wheels. There was also the color red on the dress. I was only four or five. Blond hair, freckle faced, tan legs and knock knees. I was such 

do you wonder?

do you wonder?

Do you ever wonder about things? How far back can you remember actually wondering about things? Can you go back to single digits? I think I can. I remember always wondering how I was going to climb the next tree. I remember trying to figure 

the baby turns 18 on monday

the baby turns 18 on monday

It’s that time of year. Fall is getting closer. There is a morning chill in the air. The kids are heading to college. I see the posts on social media and the mixed emotions of the parents. It is a huge life step for these 

the cigarette story

the cigarette story

This is the cigarette story. This story is about sisters. Fourteen months apart sisters. Peggie and Sherry. Together constantly sisters. We had the run of a three block radius when our family lived on Euclid. We later moved to Prospect Avenue and Central Avenue was 

does your busy mean something?

does your busy mean something?

Does your busy mean something? I hear it all the time. I say it myself. You know what I’m saying. We ALL say it a lot. We say we are too busy. Too busy to make healthy meals. Too busy to workout. Too busy to 

how far into the rabbit hole are you?

how far into the rabbit hole are you?

  How far into the rabbit hole are you? Do you ever feel like life just sucks and you can’t squeeze out one more drop of positivity or motivation? Have you started eating crap and skipping your workouts? Are you an emotional wreck to the 

Just Try

Just Try

I am finishing up with my Precision Nutrition Level 2 course and can’t help but reflect on a few things that I feel contribute to the health and obesity epidemic in our country. A very important, yet simple lesson asks us to focus on eating 

So, My Daughter Is Pretty Amazing

So, My Daughter Is Pretty Amazing

I absolutely love how my 16 year old daughter rocks the confidence and self esteem. She amazes me with her sense of humor and her compassion and empathy for people. She is one cool kid. She writes herself little notecards all the time with her 

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

I’ve Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time.

Today's Training (April 21, 2015), a Sick Kid and Happy Birthday Dad

Today's Training (April 21, 2015), a Sick Kid and Happy Birthday Dad

Today’s training is just getting underway.  It’s only 6:35 p.m.  Tayler is extremely sick so I stayed home with her today.  Not sure if she has the flu or what.  Treating her with DoTerra essential oils, lots of flu bombs, On Guard Plus, and peppermint