November Superlatives

Phew! Made it through Thanksgiving. I feel relief for not only enduring the emotionally guarded family holiday portion but also guarding against the oversized food portions for someone on a low-carb diet. I ate a lot of cauliflower, nuts and cheese (so much cheese) and indulged in a glass (or two) of red wine and...

September Superlatives: low-carb diet update

September passed by like woah. It tends to do that as we get back to school around here, but this month felt as if stuck on fast forward and I'm still catching up, not yet close to settled into a recognizable routine. I even tried posting some monthly goals to hold myself accountable for getting...

July Superlatives

Brighter days have appeared, in comparison to June anyway. July was largely spent at family gatherings, enjoying each others' company and a rather busy staycation. Some happy occasions this month: Celebrating our sixteenth anniversary, a wedding between two former speech students, a fun baseball game attended by the rival Pirates and Indians fans of my...

Monthly Superlatives: or, if June was a person I’d punch ’em in the face

I wish the idyllic sunny skies above indicated carefree serene days over the past month, but that would be untrue. June may have started low-key; however, by it's close, I was worn out with worry, felt my spirit tested and shaken in some of my beliefs. Lows, losses and worries: stressful changes within my family,...

May: Wax/Life update

"Among the many buds proclaiming May Decking the fields in holiday array, Striving who shall surpass in braverie, Marke the faire flowering of the Hawthorne tree Who finely clothed in a robe of white, Fills full the wanton eye with May's delight."   --Chaucer The month of May is becoming a favorite; great baseball game weather,...