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August 26, 2015

Wordless Wednesday – Crushed Car 10,000 Miles Away

I received a message with these images of my son’s crushed car on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, he had the presence of mind to type “so somebody plowed into my car in the parking lot” just prior to posting the pictures. No mama wants to see pictures like these; especially when […]
August 26, 2015

Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday – Crushed Car

  I received a message with these images of my son’s crushed car on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully, he had the presence of mind to type “so somebody plowed into my car in the parking lot” just prior to posting the pictures. No mama wants to see pictures like this; especially […]
August 22, 2015

She Found A Passion For Photography In Her 40’s

This summer I got to spend some time with a friend from my college days. I have been impressed watching Dana’s talent for photography blossom over the last few years. After we spent some time reconnecting over lunch, Dana pulled out her camera and we got busy doing what she […]
August 20, 2015

Getting Back Into The Exercise Groove

The summer months can wreck havoc on your exercise schedule. Between the family cook-outs and the day trips, it’s easy to look back over a week only to realize that you didn’t exercise at all. Then, throw in a week or two away from home and you can easily end […]
August 18, 2015

Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday – Too Cute To Eat!

I am amazed how far the whole decorative cake craze has progressed in recent years! Cakes really can be works of art, which makes it really difficult to cut into one.  Look at this cake my husband’s office had made for his birthday.   It was so cute we hated […]
August 15, 2015

Sisterhood Of The World Bloggers Award

  It was so nice of Alexis from Chemistry Cachet to nominate me for the Sisterhood Of The World Bloggers award. Basically, this is a just-for-fun-award that allows our readers to get to know us better and to spread the word about other fabulous, inspiring bloggers we know. So, here are […]
August 12, 2015

How To Overcome the Vacation Fat Mentality

I just returned back home to Manila after spending two months in the US visiting family and taking my daughter to see some prospective colleges. Vacations often spell disaster for weight loss or maintenance. In the past, regardless of how hard I had tried to lose or maintain my weight, […]
August 11, 2015

My Tastee Freez (AKA Ed’s Restaurant)

So, we all have one…you know, that favorite whole-in-the-wall diner where everything tastes just a little better than anywhere else. In my hometown, Tastee Freez is the undisputed king of restaurants. This family-owned and run restaurant has always been the place-to-be. The funny thing about Tastee Freez is that it […]