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30-Day Challenge
I am challenging myself to a 30-day challenge for the month of November. Who doesn’t love a challenge, right? Since November is the month of thanks, and I am thankful for my ability to write, I thought it the appropriate month to complete a daily writing challenge. Don’t worry- I won’t send daily e-mail notifications Continue reading
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Gimme S’more S’mores
Fall is FINALLY fallin’. I saw a pile of leaves on fire yesterday. Nothin’ says fall quite like neighborhood yard fires. I prefer a campfire and an endless supply of s’mores, but I guess a burning pile of red, orange, and yellow leaves will suffice. I am not an ‘Everything Pumpkin’ gal, but I can Continue reading
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Bubbles
When I think of bubbles, four types come to mind: the soapy child’s toy with wand; gum; bubble baths; and champagne. Let’s take a moment and break these down as they relate to my life, shall we? The Toy Bubbles are great. I have nothing but positive memories of bubbles, both as a child and Continue reading
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Ooh You Got a Fast Car
I used to speed every time I got behind the wheel of a car. An observer would think me one of those perpetually late people or perhaps someone in the midst of a health crisis. While tardiness and medical crises have indeed accounted for a very minute portion of my Lead Foot Syndrome, the sad Continue reading
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Hug a Tree
Welcome to another edition of free advice from a rookie mental health/yoga therapist! Have y’all heard of forest bathing? It’s this idea of immersing yourself in nature to practice grounding and mindfulness. We’ve all heard ‘stop and smell the roses,’ right? Well, in 2025, this concept is known as forest bathing. Literally, stop and smell Continue reading
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49
My 49th birthday is right around the corner, which means it is time to reflect on things I experienced for the first time this past year! This year, it was my first time… In the coming year, I hope to: Stick with me! I am determined to make the empty nest years full of adventure! Continue reading
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I walked through a really pretty cemetery recently. Vast and hilly, this stretch of land held close to 10,000 gravestones – many dating back to the 1800’s. Literally thousands of memorials of the deceased, and I only counted three with fresh flowers. Three souls with whispers of remembrances. Three pops of color in a sea Continue reading
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Wannabe Minimalist
A tiny minimalist lives inside me. She loves tiny homes. She gravitates towards them when searching for Airbnbs. She rents them and gets excited about them and then has a near death experience on every descent down the tiny little stairs. I would love for her to grow bigger and extend the minimalism to my Continue reading
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Just Breathe
I realized recently that I am drawn to activities that bring awareness to the breath. Do you know why I started running? For those who can’t. Once upon a time, I was a sixth grader, panting my way around a middle school track, thinking and/or wishing I had reached End of Days. I did not Continue reading
About Me
I have Clinically Isolated Syndrome. It’s like MS without the ‘multiple’ part. My brain has one sclerosis. Sclerosi? Anyway, it’s a doozy. I am also a therapist working toward independent clinical social work licensure. I have a husband, two adult children, and two poodles. I love to read, write, and exercise. I strive to eat something green and to make someone smile every day!
A Little MS with a Little MSW 