Today, marks thirteen years that my Dad left this earthly plane.   I long for his presence, his calm demeanor and his contagious smile.   There are some events in life where you remember every single details.  Life moments, like the birth of my children and the death...

The older the boys get, the trickier gift giving becomes.  Of course, Bryce helped me out by simply loading his request in my Amazon cart on Cyber Monday while Bailey is still pondering.  Truth be told, he doesn't ask for anything and will be perfectly content with...

As I have been implementing my sustainable eating regime and sharing bits of it with you all, I have had several inquiries on what is it that I am doing.  The program is called FASTer way to Fat Loss.   It really focuses on introducing better choices with...

After my near death experience, you would think I would have some sort of adverse reaction to putting food in my mouth.   Apparently, it takes more than choking and having the Heimlich performed to deter me.   For almost two weeks I have been immersed in my new...

My day started out bizarre and continued that trend with gusto.   Bailey's place of employment was closed to due a threat and then later, our neighborhood was on lockdown due to a bank robbery suspect on the loose. I was so grateful that I had plans with a...

Some of the most interesting conversations happen with my mother.  Right now, things are going well since we have found this amazing caregiver.  I believe that my father delivered this individual as a way of making sure that I didn't commit the heinous crime of...

This time of the year does not inspire me.   It doesn't bring me excitement.  Now before you compare me to Scrooge, let me explain.    For years, I decorated the tree.  Me. Alone. By myself.   Sure, the spouse would untangle the lights and fix the strand that didn't...

Something strange is occurring.  Yesterday, we learned that the coach for  Bryce's college football team had been let go.  I have now become obsessed with the replacement.   Let me just say that I adored their coach.  He was kind, personable, and made an effort to...

Having everyone home has been lovely and weird all at the same time.  People that have walked the transition of high school to college warned me, but until you experience it, you really can't relate.   Now that Bryce has been gone since July, we have fallen into our...

So, Monday was when I started revamping my eating and focusing on getting my body to a healthy weight.   And if I am being completely honest, it isn't just about the weight, I would love to the opportunity of not feeling pressured when putting on clothes and wondering...