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How a Freezing Morning Reminded Me That Attitude Is Everything—Even When Life Feels a Little Too Cold This morning at 7 am I went to the gym. I didn’t take a picture for you as it was still dark! The temperature was, well rather chilly- HECK let me be honest it was freezing- I was freezing.…

Recently, I wandered into a homewares shop. As I browsed the shelves, a piece of wall art caught my eye. I felt a quick, inward laugh. I have no physical homeI  have no wall to hang art, no kitchen, no living room, no bathroom of my own. All that I own fits in a single…

Knowing, acknowledging and accepting that you need to reimagine-redesign-change your life is the first step. The next? Committing to do something about it. ¬Talk is cheap. Step up, take a step forward Far too often we are unsettled, we feel out of place, we know and believe in the pit of our stomach that there…

There is a lot of noise out there. Have you noticed the exterior clutter creates more stress in your inside. Figuring this out has been my goal for a very long time.  Initially, I started by decluttering my personal possessions and the items that were left behind when my caregiving role came to an end. …

From Conflict to Vibrancy: What Northern Ireland’s Journey Can Teach Us About Reimagining Our Own Lives Belfast, November 2024. I took a “cruise” up to the capital city of Northern Ireland this past weekend. My goal was to explore the iconic Belfast Murals. This “wall art” captures the history of Northern Ireland and the deep,…

Ready to break free from the ordinary? learn how I made a life-changing leap—and how you can too. I felt suffocated. Stuck. My inner voice said…. ITS NOW OR NEVER. So, at 65 years of age I bought a one way ticket, with my dog in tow, and I left the USA.. I sold everything…

For years, I believed others knew what was best for me.Maybe you’ve felt that too—the subtle pull to follow advice that doesn’t quite fit. I remember hearing, ‘You’ve already succeeded here; just stay on this path,’ or ‘At this point in your life, you should be doing ____.’ And, for a long time, I listened.…

Well this caught me by surprise! Recently I was featured in the main news outlet in Northern Ireland ,The Belfast Telegraph.  For those of you who have asked, here is  a pdf of the article ALSO If you would like to get to know me better I am starting a [ free ] whatsapp group…

This life I lead now is SO FAR from the one I led in Florida. First off it is cold-er [ I wear more layers of clothing ], the sun occasionally peaks her head out and it is really green- everywhere. I am able to see rolling hills and stacks of hay for the winter…