It wasn't your imagination. Weight Chronicles has been silent for the past four weeks with the exception of a couple of sponsored posts. At first it was going to be Thanksgiving break but then I was sick followed by vacation. I also took care of Christmas related tasks before … [Read more...] about The Break is Over (Where I’ve Been)
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ThanksGiving: Gratitude Every Day
Over 390 years ago when the pilgrims and native Americans had the first Thanksgiving celebration they couldn't have imagined we'd still be continuing the event today. They came together to give thanks for the autumn harvest. Even though the holiday also has a focus on food, … [Read more...] about ThanksGiving: Gratitude Every Day
National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrating Caregivers
Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month? Don't feel bad if you didn't because it was news to me. You might remember my father-in-law passed away earlier this year. The past two years of his life there was a lot of care-giving as his health … [Read more...] about National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrating Caregivers
Remembering Angie
Yesterday as I waited for my flight back from San Jose I read a Facebook post that swiftly changed the day. One of my best friends from high school had passed away Saturday. Angie had been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2012 and although she won battles since then, the war … [Read more...] about Remembering Angie
Too Much Loss
Optimism is my normal state of mind. I'm one of those people that always see's the glass as half full and am confident everything will turn out fine. But that optimistic outlook is missing lately. There's been too much loss the last couple of years and I'm tired of it. It … [Read more...] about Too Much Loss