The day my husband of 20 years told me that he no longer wanted to be married, I knew my life was being turned upside down. That event sent me trough a wave of life changes. Divorce, move, and job change were just a few of the outwardly, visibly changes that I undertook during that …
Bringing Fulfillment Closer to My Life
I recently listened to a meditation focused on bringing fulfillment closer to my life. Which of course caused me to ask myself, “Am I fulfilled?” That is a really big question! There was one point in my life where I wrote a piece on how I was living my purpose. At that time, I truly …
Some of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
It is almost here! The big day where we sit and feast with family and friends. I am more than a little excited to be making my favorite Thanksgiving dessert, Pumpkin Amaretto Cheesecake today. The last two Thanksgivings were spent out of the country, and making this cheesecake was out of the question. Last year …
Learning to Trust Again
I was recently asked by a friend, “How did you ever learn to trust men again?” The question was posed with much anticipation, as the woman asking the question has traveled through a number of relationships and was hesitant about putting herself out there yet again. At that point I really couldn`t fully answer the …
Interview with Dr. Pepper Schwartz #LoveintheUS
Life is a funny thing! Recently my life has been so uber busy that I am running as fast as I can just to keep up. Then I have those moments where I look around, looking at al the many facets of my life – work, kids, husband, friends, family – and see what all …
Financial Planning for a Better Future with SUM180
Money. We all need it. We all work for it. It is the bloodline of our economy and it is necessary to keep our households running. So why do we not spend more time talking about it? It is a necessity, yet we tend to keep money conversations hush-hush. Sometimes we even sweep financial concerns …
What To Do When Your Husband Walks Out the Door
I was married for 20 plus years when my husband walked out the door leaving me with three teenagers. To say that I was devastated would be an understatement – I was crushed beyond measure. During those first days, weeks, and months, it felt as though I had fallen down a deep abyss of shock, …