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Elysia

Elysia I said my good-byes to Elysia, the woman who got me started and taught me reflexology, on March 5th. That was the day I attended a workshop with her to learn how to use the wooden dowel during a reflexology session. This was to be her last workshop before she...

Asheville

Lately, I’ve been seeing people posting things on social media, complaining about the traffic in town because of a holiday lights thing we have going on, people driving too fast, fireworks that woke up THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY, their internet sucks, and coyotes are roaming...

Eight Years

Hi Mom, It’s that time of year again. Time to write your letter. Eight years. Eight very long years. Yet somehow it still seems like yesterday, it’s gone by so fast. I still miss you every day. A few weeks ago, I pulled my phone out of my pocket as I could hear it...

Seven Years

Hi Mom, Me again. Another year has gone by without you. I wish I could say it is getting easier. It’s different, but not easier. Today, the anniversary of your passing, marks the beginning of my downward spiral so it’s always a difficult day. I get taken back to that...

One step at a time.

Getting reacquainted with my yoga mat. I first started practicing yoga when I was going through my divorce. I needed a release, something that was just for me. It was only once a week but something about it brought me peace. Eventually I found the cutest little...

Reiki & Reflexology

What to expect during your first session. You will most likely be greeted at my front door by Maggie and Emmy, our two rescue dogs. They will sniff you and once they realize you are friends, they will beg for a treat 🙂 I have a short form that you will fill out,...

Hear The Music

Pure Joy. A couple weeks ago I went Christmas shopping with Marc. I wasn’t really feeling it, but I went anyway. What a good sport he is to put up with my moodiness this time of year and for trying to pull me out of it. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas. I have...

My Tribe

Footprints in the sand. Five months ago I set out on a journey with ten strangers. These strangers, nine classmates and one amazing teacher, have become my tribe. We have spent every other weekend together. Sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, ALWAYS learning. This...

Bump in the road.

I choose peace. Life is pretty good! My kids are both doing great, I have amazing people in my circle, my relationship with Marc is on solid ground. Yes, my life is pretty damn good. But lately it feels as though I am slipping backwards.  In the last couple of...

Blue Christmas

Breathe. Pray. Meditate. I miss my mom. She was so full of the Christmas spirit. Always. I think she may have been an actual elf.  As Christmas creeps closer, I find myself feeling blue. It’s interesting that I used that word, blue. That is the word my mom used...

Raising Sam

I miss my mom. Yesterday was my mom's two year angelversary. For some reason I am feeling it today. It’s only 7:38am and I already have a headache from crying. Oh mama! I wish I could hear your voice, I wish that you were here to give me some advice. Overall, things...

Highs & Lows

Hospice work is definitely raw work. I love what I do, but it can be hard on the heart and soul. This was my “on” weekend, so I worked both Saturday and Sunday. At the hospice house we have the high end and the low end, based on room numbers. This was not a busy...

Riding Lessons

And Life Lessons Being a mom is not easy. Being a mom of a sixteen year old daughter is even harder. But we know this. Sometimes you just have to lay down the law. And make them miserable. It’s not fun, but it must be done. My daughter and I are going through...