Weathering the Storm

Weathering the Storm

Weathering the storm Bumping down dusty roads in the Georgia backcountry in a big black rented Cadillac Escalade, staring at the one cell service bar on my phone. Watching the clock, calculating pace, and mentally rehearsing possible worst-case scenarios. Checking the...
Dopamine Menu

Dopamine Menu

Your Dopamine Menu   Just a bite of extra dark chocolate- better yet, dipped in some peanut butter for sweetness. A peak at my social media feed for some puppy videos to make me smile. I’m not a drinker but I can imagine the appeal of a big glass of red wine to...
Digital Detox- An Act of Rebellion

Digital Detox- An Act of Rebellion

I kind of freaked out last week. The day started a little stressful with a couple texts from my brother worried about my elderly uncle. I also hadn’t slept well, but still thought it was a good idea to get up-to-date with the daily news. Overwhelmed and dysregulated,...
Solitude

Solitude

Solitude Ahhhh, 48 hours without talking- a blissful rest. I recently spent a weekend at a beautiful, peaceful retreat center on the ocean. There was amazing food, beautiful gardens (well, they would have been beautiful if it were not in the dead of winter), a...
Granny Hobby Protocol

Granny Hobby Protocol

Thanks for joining us in this place of encouragement and inspiration, A few things you should know: You are loved and complete just the way you are AND you can make small changes in your life to find wellbeing in mind, body and spirit My sister is awesome. In a family...