New Orleans had been on my travel list for years before I finally made it there. A little over a year ago, with our daughter away on a school trip, my husband and I decided to take advantage of the…
How To Stay Active Without Going To A Gym
A few months ago, I decided to cancel my gym membership. It wasn’t that I didn’t value movement – I do. The truth was, I wasn’t going as often as I could have been, nor was I fully using all…
Finding Peace On Mother’s Day: The Roses Still Bloom
Mother’s Day is layered for me now—filled with love, gratitude, and an undeniable absence. This is my third Mother’s Day without my mom, and while the pain has shifted shape, it hasn’t lessened. I wanted to honor her the best…
Mindful Sips: Embracing a Balanced Life by Consuming Less Alcohol
December 31, 2023, was the last time I had alcohol. I’d gone to brunch with friends that morning and decided to try a new cocktail. One of the ingredients in it was gin, which I’d never had before, but the…
From Trash to Treasure: Transforming Juice Pulp into Mouth-Watering Muffins
If you’ve ever looked at my Instagram stories, you know I juice fruits and vegetables a few times a week. I also save some of the juice pulp to make muffins from time to time. These mouth-watering muffins are delicious,…
An Unexpected Visit to La Vigie Paramin Lookout
We were supposed to meet with my Mother’s physician that morning, but when we got there, a nurse told us that he had an emergency and would be in around midday. Not wanting to return home, my brother took our…
