My Body is an Asshole
Dear Body, I mean this with utmost respect, but you, my dear, are an asshole. I suppose it’s not necessarily much of a surprise, though. We share the same DNA, […]
My Name is Not Thomas
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not […]
My Relationship with Food
A few years ago, I chose to cut out all processed food from my diet. This was a Noble attempt at fueling my body with the best ingredients on this […]
Shared Pain + Missing Out
Psychology Today suggests when groups of individuals endure a painful or uncomfortable experience together they develop deeper bonds than if the experience was pleasant. Reflecting on my experience with various […]
Achievement Unlocked
I knew better. I honestly did. But did I listen to myself? Do I ever? When I wrote last week’s post, my inner dialogue followed a script much like what […]
Introduction to Club Menopause
Injection Number Two. Menopause continued with a second round last Monday. When I made the decision to begin six months of medically-induced menopause, my doctor shared that the side effects […]
Reclaiming Saturday
Work hard, party harder, right? Weekends are these great depositories where worries about work are left behind and renewed energy blossoms. New memories are made, naps are relished, and we […]
I’m a Recovering Gym Snob
I have a confession to make: I was a gym snob. It started with a simple membership to a new gym in town a few years ago. The fee was […]
Find Your Pace
Last week’s post was two days behind my self-imposed schedule. I tried to find something to write, but the inspiration withered away as I struggled to identify what kept my […]
What do you do on Sundays?
My husband and I were taking a momentary break from the photo booth at a holiday party when we were asked a question that left us speechless. As we hovered […]
Find Your Pace 