Health and Wellness

I’m Feeling A Sense of Renewal. This morning, I chose to begin with light. I stepped outside to sit on my porch, letting the sun warm me for fifteen quiet minutes. While I was there, my eyes landed on the Morning Glory I wrote about yesterday. Its simple presence reminded me how powerful it can be to welcome the day with intention of letting the light set the tone for how I feel before anything else. Back inside, I made breakfast and had a moment of clarity. After looking up high-histamine foods, I realized I’d been overdoing it the past couple of week, so it’sRead More →

Lately, I’ve noticed how often people, especially waitstaff, answer ‘perfect’ when I order something. And it drives me nuts. The conversation is the same…no matter where I go. “I would like some soda water.” Perfect! “I’d like the gluten-free pizza with non-dairy cheese and chicken.” Perrrrfect. I’ve always had a problem with this word, perfect, and the way it is loosely used, but when I’m ordering food? Are they saying my choice is perfect? or are they happy they don’t have to explain something or make an adjustment in some way? That’s just one way I hear ‘perfect’ used, and it always makes me pause.Read More →

Yesterday, we traveled to Gothic, Colorado, and spent the day playing and resting peacefully near the East river. The valley past Gothic is one of my favorite locations near Gunnison. Gothic is an old mining town that turned ghost town fairly quickly when the wire-silver discovery went bust. Now, it’s home to the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab, where they teach students about the environment in this pristine location. My step-father and I found a beautiful spot by the river and spent the day there, and I discovered the joy of the sling. My step-father brought his sling and gave it to me to try. IRead More →

Quote Box Wisdom My stepfather has a handmade wooden box that is filled with quotes he’s collected during his life written on index cards. I just pulled one out and this is the gem I received: “Whenever he thought about it, he felt terrible. And so, at last, he came to a fateful decision. He decided not to think about it.” Life 101 Oh my. Can I relate to this one. Sometimes, choosing not to think about something is the way to go. When you cut yourself, it’s not wise to start poking on it before a scab forms. It’s going to delay healing andRead More →