Let’s Talk About Just Starting

Mar 7, 2018 | Inspiration, Tools and Empowerment

There’s a reason why I named this business You Have To Just Start. I’ve learned a few things along the way about what stops you (or more to the point – me) from starting, and one thing I know for sure, is you have to take that first step to get started. So let’s... Read More »

What Was I Doing in Africa?

Feb 15, 2018 | Empty Nest, Inspiration, Life Beyond Kids, Mountain Adventures

September 2008. This is me on summit night on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa. I’m guessing we’re at approximately 18,000’. We’re at a rest break, it’s cold and dark. We’ve been climbing for hours. I’m trying to focus on the one thing I know I’m supposed to be doing to get... Read More »

The Journey To Thrive Continues

Jan 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Wellness and Self Care

One of my 2018 goals was to work with a new trainer at my gym and I knew who I wanted that trainer to be. A few months earlier a new face had walked into our gym. Our community is small and you notice new people. You especially notice Rose.  My first encounter with... Read More »

Thrive!

Jan 2, 2018 | Empty Nest, Inspiration, Life Beyond Kids

Wow. 2018. I’m SO glad you’re here. We had a gorgeous Seattle morning, the best way to start a new year. It was cold but the sun was shining on the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound – so beautiful! My phrase for 2017 was “arms wide... Read More »

Really? It’s December?

Dec 19, 2017 | Inspiration

You Guys! How did this happen? I didn’t intend to be absent from this space for so long and it’s time to give you an update, at the very least. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know that we lost our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Koda, in... Read More »

Who Do You See In The Mirror?

Jun 28, 2017 | Empty Nest, Inspiration, Life Beyond Kids

Last week I had a conversation with a woman I know at the gym about “aging”. You know – one of those “how the heck did I get to be this old” conversations. I learned that she’s 76 and I never would have guessed it. Why? Because her spirit is so much younger. We... Read More »