Growing up Italian during the holidays meant special treats…I was surrounded by cookies, pasta, cakes, and bread. All of them were homemade, and each one became a comfort food.  And then in March of this year, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  One of the first things I read was the impo...

When I was 10 years old, a family friend asked what I wanted to be when I grew up.  

Without hesitation, I answered “self-employed.”  

He laughed.  “What kind of business will you own?”  

“I don’t know that yet, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out.”

In November of 1995, I moved to Palmetto, Florida,...

The end-of-year holidays are supposed to be all about taking a break from work and spending quality time with friends and family. Unfortunately, with the current economy and inflation, money worries often get in the way of having a truly carefree celebration. 

The pressure to spend comes at you fro...

The holidays can bring out the best…and worst in people.   For some, the holidays are all about reconnecting with family and friends. For others, the holidays are a reminder of family and friends that have passed on, or pissed us off. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the holiday season...

Ever since being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, I’ve been thinking about myself differently. My world was filled with “I can’t wait to…” is not filled with “I used to…”. “I can’t wait to go to dance class” became “I used to exercise 5x a week.” “I can’t wait to go to the club” became “I can...

If you’re stuck, now’s the time to fire up your neural network!

One of the things our unconscious minds do best is to keep us “safe.”  We are hard-wired for survival, so our unconscious minds will go to great lengths to protect us.  Unfortunately, staying “safe” may entail keeping us “stuck.”  We d...

I know it’s been quite some time since you’ve heard from me, but all I can say is that it’s been quite a year! In May of this year, I announced to the world via Facebook that I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, a form of hypothyroidism. A friend of mine told me of all the illnesses anyone could g...

Maybe you haven’t missed my newsletter for the last 2 weeks, but I have!  I’ve been insanely busy these past few weeks.  I’m not complaining…but sometimes it gets in the way of writing my blog.  I added teaching two 6-week courses to my schedule.  The courses are 2 hours each, so by the time I prepa...

In 7 weeks, we’re moving…again. After living in 2 places for about a year, we moved to our current home full-time in October.  We combined two complete households back in October, thinking we had done the right thing for us...but instead, we find ourselves frustrated with our situation. 

The though...

So…I missed blogging last week.  Not because I didn’t wanna…I just overbooked and overworked myself.  And then I found myself having to make an important decision.

Years ago, I created a rate-a-date spreadsheet to help me decide who was good for me to date and who wasn’t.  Yes, I could’ve blindly f...

"Sometimes, you just have to kick some ass and take names." ~George D Kanaan 

When I was about 11-12 years old, I was being bullied. I told my dad about it. He shared with me how he grew up with a bum leg due to polio, making him a target for bullies as a result. Thanks to being on crutches for muc...

2021 is wrapping up, and the beginning of 2022 is just days away. Congratulate yourself on all your accomplishments in 2021, whether 2022 was a breeze or your toughest year ever. All that matters is you got through it, so celebrate your successes and be proud!

While you’re in this positive state of...