#justshowup – A {mini} series

Hey there. I have been writing “a lot” in my journal (morning pages) and spending countless hours in my backyard, just thinking, and watching the birds. Ruminating on this move to Southern Oregon Being (almost) 53 years old Living with and not in cancer The  heart break that comes with not being near my grown …

On Moving to Oregon … the Why.

It has always been a dream of mine to live in Oregon for as long as I can remember.   My grandparents lived in Otis, OR, which is just outside of Lincoln City and I have so many fond memories of summers spent with them. For 26 years I've  lived in Southern California, where Mike …

Revisiting the Life List

It's been awhile since I looked at my life list. The things I want to pursue, that make me feel alive, that help me to live my best life ever. Many would say, well that is like a bucket list.  True to an extent, but who wants to focus on death when you can focus …

Mindfulness…..Present over Perfect

I wrote a little commentary  on my Facebook page in regards to a video I shared about wrestler John Cena being thanked by ordinary  people whose lives were changed by his infamous phrase... "Never Give Up."   A portion of what I wrote was this... may we live our lives on purpose being present and …

Have a great weekend.

It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning, in this broken world.   ~Mary Oliver 

Sleep the Under Rated Habit – Self Care Series

It's hard to know where to start with this one because, you will hear so many people say that "sleep is over rated."  Women boast about being able to multi task, which after years of experience of this type of nonsense,  I have learned, is basically a slow crawl to burn out, fatigue, illness and the …

Metanoia – The Journey of Change

Metanoia  - (n) the journey of changing one's heart, mind, self or way of life.   We all desire it....a better way to live.   We want to be free of the petty things, seek the simplicity, embrace happiness, delight in gratitude. There are those who will see the glass continually half empty, they spout that life …

{25 years} and a 6 mile….oops, 9 mile hike.

25 years!!! We made it.....to our silver anniversary. Who would'a thought it? I guess I did, come on, or I would not have gotten married in the first place. I could write and reminisce about all the ups and downs but I don't want to....sometimes its good to not relive all the tough times you …

Countdown to Havasupai – {10 days}

I am sitting here, literally "dripping" in sweat. In 10 days, myself and four friends will be driving down to Arizona, to backpack  to one of the most beautiful places here in the United States. Havasupai.  And if you know anything about getting reservations to get down there, is nothing short of a little miracle.   …

Why I Quit my {12 project} for 2016

Climbing Mt. Whitney had a profound impact on me being able to accomplish things that I never thought possible. Back in January, I shared about my word for the year.  "Twelve".  You can read that post here.  Everything was going fantastically well, I started the year off with such enthusiasm and zeal for "getting it …