Getting In Shape In Your 40’s

I'm back at the gym again. I think I have written posts like this before. (Here’s one!) But I never could quite figure out how to keep the momentum. It's been clear to me for awhile that I really needed to take better care of myself and get in shape. But, I couldn't get the … Continue reading Getting In Shape In Your 40’s

The Rose of Jericho: A Fun Activity For Kids And Adults

I have a lot of respect for the senior community. And I have had the opportunity to take a job with Eldergrow. A few days a month, I go to an assisted living facility. I help take care of a garden and teach classes to the residents. Every month, we are provided with the lessons … Continue reading The Rose of Jericho: A Fun Activity For Kids And Adults

Interesting Lunches On A Road Trip

Memories! Adventures! Life lessons! When we took a family vacation to Pennsylvania, I was hoping for all of these and I got them. And one of my adventures involved our lunch stop. So before we had one of the best visit ever with family, we had to get there. And on the way, we googled … Continue reading Interesting Lunches On A Road Trip

Getting To Know Your New Bunny

I have joined the rabbit society! I thought I had finally settled down on my animal "collecting," But, then I saw a facebook post about a bunny who needed a new home. And not just any bunny but a Continental Giant bunny! Now I wasn't in the market for a pet bunny but something about … Continue reading Getting To Know Your New Bunny

The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacked. People still feel hopeless and sometimes, people still commit suicide. This is not a new problem. I don't know … Continue reading The Effects Of Abuse And Intimidation On A Young Person

The Van Gogh Experience

Where are my Van Gogh fans?? I was lucky enough to go to the Van Gogh experience last weekend and it was awesome. I went in with high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. I am fascinated by this man who struggled with his mental health his whole life but still managed to create beautiful works … Continue reading The Van Gogh Experience

The Time I Got Scammed for a Puppy

I was a victim of a puppy scam. I feel like I should have known better but alas, my rose-colored glasses were firmly on my face. I’m not a total fool despite the fact that I have been fooled about dog bandanas and a job. It’s just that I have faith in people; even though, … Continue reading The Time I Got Scammed for a Puppy

Social Experiments And Its Effects

I felt like I was taking part in a social experiment today. You know, like the one where the guy takes pictures before and after he tells someone they are beautiful? I was heading into Walgreens. I was wearing a baggy T-shirt, cotton capris with dirt stains on them (thanks to my dogs) and my … Continue reading Social Experiments And Its Effects