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11/20/2025

11/19/2025

Everyone should be able to get to ocean if they want to!

I'm catching up after an amazing weekend with a friend from out of town. There is nothing that can do as much good as spending time with a friend- genuine, quality time listening to each other, sharing stories over coffee and yummy food. This is true soul food. The only thing that is better than

11/17/2025

Afternoon at the salon- work in progress- new cut and color!

11/13/2025

Becoming permanently disabled means you are eligible for some supports. Unfortunately, these benefits do not allow most people to live much more than treading water to stay out of poverty. We need to be doing better!

Having a small "pity party" for myself. I'll get over it before I even publish this post, but like anything else, I know the best thing I can do is get these feelings out. A year ago, I was faced smack in the face with one of the biggest surprises of my life. I was

11/10/2025

Recently, I emptied a wardrobe box from my storage unit. I was hoping to find a treasure chest of clothes that would fit my current size, but instead I found a box full of memories in the form of "fancy" clothes. To be fair, I packed this box over eight years ago, so I really couldn't remember what was in it....

Recently, I emptied a wardrobe box from my storage unit. I was hoping to find a treasure chest of clothes that would fit my current size, but instead I found a box full of memories in the form of "fancy" clothes. To be fair, I packed this box over eight years ago, so I really

11/09/2025

11/05/2025

The best way to celebrate my 50th Blog Post- 50 Pounds LOST and counting!

I've always struggled with my weight. I honestly do not remember a time that I wasn't overweight, except a brief time that I worked hard to lose a lot of weight and quickly gained it back. I have always lived by the idea that it was better the maintain than to yo-yo back and forth

11/04/2025

They say having a baby makes your modesty around healthcare professionals disappear... trust me, there are other ways to get the same results...

Now that I have "mastered" the art of self-catheterization, it has just become part of my everyday (well every 4-6 hour) lifestyle. I am successful outside of my own bathroom and having few issues with the process. The biggest point of frustration with my bladder and the process is having to be alwa...

11/02/2025

Next in my series, The ABC's of My Favorite Products- "I" is for Ice- Chilly Cheeks! Check out my video review of their "Sling" product used on the "heat setting" and check out their website www.chillycheeks.com for more information and to order. See post for a special discount code for my followers.

10/28/2025

Pampered Chef ALERT:
🐶 ATTENTION ALL DOG LOVERS! 🐕
🐾 Pampered Chef Homemade Dog Treat Set will be available to purchase through my party November 1st🐾

It has everything you need to bake your own wholesome dog treats — Pumpkin Pie Dog Treat Mix, Bone-Shaped Cutter, Make & Take Mason Jar, Recipe Card, and it even comes in a cute gift-ready box! 🦴💛

Each 📦 set is $35, so set your alarm for November 1st. These are limited boxes and they are expected to go fast💨

Be sure to join my table party and be ready to grab your seat when it launches November 1st 🐶

Shopping link in comments...

10/27/2025

I earned the nickname, "Bulldog" in high school for sheer stubbornness and hard work! I didn't know at the time, but I was manifesting my desires into being.
This post touches on that and what comes next!

The English language is tough. So many words have various meanings that just don't make sense. Take the word, manifest or manifesting, for example. Are we talking about a ship/plane's document, willing something into being, or seeing something differently? It's a difficult thing to master for sure.....

10/27/2025

Love all things PAALS...