Hello and Happy Deep Thoughts Thursday! Although today is drab and dreary, I’m feeling all sorts of cheery, as we have hit the peak of cherry blossom season here in the DC area! The blossoms decided to pop a little early this year due to the extra sunshine and warm weather that we’ve had during … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, DTT Readers! Cheers to another week! This week, like every other one during the past few years, has flown by in the flash of a leprechaun escaping a trap. I’m still Fitbit-free and feeling fabulous this week. I started a new gut-friendly workout and lifestyle program on Tuesday and my body … Continue reading
Last Thursday’s post flowed like a raging river, as I knew exactly what I wanted to write about as soon as I broke up with my Fitbit. This week, inspiration wasn’t as easy to come by until Tuesday night when I was in way too much pain (i.e. the knot/trigger point in my right shoulder … Continue reading
The sun is shining brightly outside my office window as my kitty, Twinkles, lays basking in its warm rays on the nearby couch. The temperature is a glorious 61 degrees in McLean, Virginia today. A light breeze ruffles the now-budding trees and the smell of the promise of spring is in the air. Aside from … Continue reading
Thankfully, I’ve given myself some grace when it comes to catching up on my daily affirmations and reflections. I’m currently in-between getting Clara off the bus and waiting to pick Elyse up from her after-school activity and have decided that now would be the perfect time to play a little catch up. So, here we … Continue reading
Author’s Note: The purpose of this entry is not to discuss religion or religious beliefs. Its sole intent is to engage in a dialogue about the relationship between behavior and the current state of affairs in this particular author’s life and was inspired by a dear friend’s Facebook query. Thanks for the inspiration, B. 🙂 … Continue reading
Real Jazz on in the background, a hot tea keeping me hydrated and satiated off to the side and months of self-imposed stress and anxiety ready to make their way into the foreground. I wrote the last blog post while sitting in my in-laws’ kitchen just days before January dawned, blinked twice and now here … Continue reading
Dear Friends Near and Far, As it is in my nature to begin most of my emails and occasional handwritten notes, I hope that all is well with you and that you’ve been enjoying the holiday season so far! How is it December 20th already? I honestly can’t believe that it’s that time of year … Continue reading
Although a harsh lesson for anyone to learn, having two NICU babies profoundly changed my outlook on the world. No longer can I get through a commercial, movie or television show where the plot involves a hurt or sick child without tearing up. I never knew how much I could love my children until the … Continue reading
This week has been a trying one for us all as another tragic event rattled our fleeting sense of security and threatened to take away even more of our freedom. I found out about the bombings at the Boston Marathon as I was getting ready to take my daily afternoon run. I must admit that … Continue reading
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