Personal overnight retreat in Middleburg with Marybeth to work on plans for the future Annual Lord of the Rings Trilogy marathon at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse Birthday weekend trip with my best friend Dawn - vineyard tours, hikes in the Shenandoah, day at the spa, shopping, and staying at a B&B built in the early... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 11: second chances
So, my thankful for thirty is taking a little longer than expected. I guess I didn't say "Thankful for thirty consecutive days" - geez, I can rationalize anything. Life has been a bit crazy lately, with doctors apptointments and a series of medical tests and kids and colds, oh yeah and then there is always... Continue Reading →
Recipe: autumn harvest roast
It is no secret that I absolutely love the fall. I have been craving pumpkin and the like for a while now, so I decided to roast some delicious fall veggies. Preheat oven to 425, line a baking pan with foil and set aside. Peel and cut each of the following into 1 inch cubes (you... Continue Reading →
Recipe: spinach, feta and carmelized onion pizza
I got this idea from a cooking show that I saw recently, so I changed it a bit to make it healthier for me. The carmelized onions are the key to this... 1 small vidalia onion, sliced 1 tablespoon of olive oil 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/4 cup fat free (or lowfat if you... Continue Reading →
The most awesomest chicken soup ever – I win the prize
Today I made the best chicken soup ever. My mom taught me the basics when I was young, but now I have taken it to a whole new level. Since I wasn't feeling well, I decided to take a trip to Whole Foods and purchase the lovely, wholesome, organic ingredients necessary to make this wonderful soup. I... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 7: A nurse named Meg and I am still here
I spent last night in the emergency room - this was the first time in 10 years that I have visited the ER for myself. I wasn't feeling well all day, was absolutely exhausted and was having strange pains in my chest, under my arm, and under my shoulder blade. After several hours of this I decided... Continue Reading →
Thankful for Thirty: Day 4: Opportunities Unfold
I have been spending a lot of time focusing on my immediate goals and keeping the "debbie downers" of the world away from me. I have to tell you, it takes a lot of work to remain focused on the possibilities while "she" continuously tries to break in and vandalize my life. I have done... Continue Reading →
saturday morning update
it is 7 am Saturday, I am sipping my coffee and listening to the morning. I love the fall. Life is good... Here is my update: I joined a yoga center this week Continued to do a lot of soul-searching around my career and goals Decided to produce a podcast/blog series with my friend Rebecca... Continue Reading →
Seven things to look forward to this Fall
It's September. I absolutely adore Autumn in so many ways. Unfortunately I have to spend 6 days in Orlando at the end of October (which is my favorite month). What a waste. Anyway, here is a list of things I am looking forward to over the next few months: 1. Autumn. The weather, the trees,... Continue Reading →
Reality Check and Being Thankful: 5 Steps that get me to a better place
Today was a particulary trying day. It was one where I felt as if I have been kicked all day long and then hung out to dry. All of us know how easy it is to take things personally, and then get caught up in a negativity frenzy. Then we inevitably end up feeling like crap at... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 