February 15th, 2021 This past year, the importance of my family has risen to a whole new level. For many of us, the restrictions resulting from a global pandemic have meant making difficult choices we never imagined having to make and yet,  this experience will potentially change us for the better. I know for me, ... Continue Reading →

Simple Suggestions Full of Goodness February 1, 2021 Simple Suggestions Full of Goodness It is hard to believe that an entire month has come and gone. This morning, I took a quick peek to remind myself of my plan to embrace 2021.  When I think back to January 1, I know that a part of... Continue Reading →

From  December 16-23 I took a week vacation and focused all of my energy on putting together this blog . I wanted to respect the deadline I had set for myself to launch on December 21. I never miss a deadline ! During this time I totally disregarded everything  I have shared with you in... Continue Reading →

Written late July 2020 The Long Haul   - Persevere - Two of my favorite things in life: Coffee and Chardonnay and for the past two months I haven’t been able to truly enjoy either. I am what they refer to in the COVID world as a “long hauler”. Although I have never officially tested positive,... Continue Reading →

Written end of July 2020 This too shall pass… Many years ago I went through a period in my life where I suffered from anxiety in a big way. I was a working mother of 3 young children, trying to be a super Mom, wife, daughter, employee…you name it. I wanted everything in my life... Continue Reading →

Written mid August 2020 Avoiding the vortex of self despair. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night struggling for my breath. This is a first for me. I layed there for a while trying to catch my breath and calm my nerves but ended up losing it. There are moments when my... Continue Reading →

Written late August 2020 COVID-19 Long Hauler home remedies Just when you think you’re on the road to recovery…BAM I never got around to writing survival techniques for working moms so now that all I seem to be able to do is rest, I am going to try something totally different…COVID-19 Long Haulers Coping Strategies... Continue Reading →

Written September 2020 A Gift… For many weeks after getting sick, I was constantly wondering when I was going to feel better again. I was consumed with my symptoms and all I could think about was getting back to the way I used to be.  Gradually, I have made a conscious decision to accept my... Continue Reading →

Written late September 2020 Recently, I was asked about my COVID journey to date and everything I have experienced up until now symptom wise. For me, it started off with the typical signs of the flu: sore throat, headache, chills and that achy feeling when you know you’re fighting something that will hopefully go away... Continue Reading →