You’re here.
That makes you a star.
You ready to #shinebrightly?
Yeah, me too!
Come see me at the place:
A Star in My Universe
Let the “Sound of Freedom” Ring
On this holiday, freedom is a word we will all be saying a lot. How often do we contemplate the word? Not just the larger macro-definition, but the true daily sense of what it means to be free?
The film, “Sound of Freedom” opening in theaters today, looks at that very subject. There are people living among us that are not free. Their lives are not their own. their choices are not their own. Their bodies are not their own. And in all too many cases, they are precious children.
I Need to Get My Groove Back
I have been learning that it is important to get your care on and start doing more for yourself.
Here are some more thoughts on how we can take better care of ourselves to feel our best.
I‘ll See the Lights
Next weekend, I will get to finally experience such a festival and I can’t wait. The Water Lantern Festival is nationwide with festivals in cities across the country. Not only is it a lovely community event, but it supports water.org.
Seven Reasons to Get Your Care On
I usually equate productivity to more work, scheduling more and more work, etc.. Rinse and Repeat However, conditioning our minds this way can discourage us from making time for ourselves. The inevitable result is burnout and over time, reduced efficiency and productivity.
Ironic, right?
On the other hand, self-care can condition us to work effectively without compromising our work quality.
A Morning in the Life
I’ve been enjoying my coffee in bed more since I upgraded and have been sip-sationally. Yep, I pulled a Traci with that pun. Seriously, though, I have upgraded my morning mojo with this Joe (yeah, I can’t stop myself today 🤦♀️🤣)
Sipsational Coffee is a boutique brand where the owner is the one working hard himself to make the brew perfect. Personally, I’d say he did a brewtastic job! Last one, I promise.
Fun from X,Y, to Z
In the new film, The Super Mario Bros Movie, we follow Mario and his brother Luigi through an adventure that reflects all three of the generations. From bumping heads and eating mushrooms to carts and Princess Peach, Gens X, Y, and Z will enjoy seeing our heroes traverse through all these worlds fighting a lovesick Bowser along the way.
Get a Chill Gig
But stressing doesn’t do any of us any good, so I found some tips to help, because we all know that this continuous overwhelm has a detrimental impact this can have on our health. And if we’re tense all the time then we aren’t living the life we want.
Time to Get #BikiniReady
So, it's June.
WHAAAAAT?
Yep. And I am not bikini ready, After months of hibernating in my new climate, e.g. snowy Buffalo, my skin is dry and it is PALE. I mean Snow White but without the problematic prince story.
How D & D Got Its Groove Back
Yep, Dungeons & Dragons is having a moment. Yes, that D & D. The one known to big sisters and their nerdy siblings everywhere.
#LearnAboutComposting
May 29th is #learnaboutcompostingday and I don’t know anyone with whom better to have the conversation than Isabel and Lacie about this process. If you are worried that it is smelly and yucky and not for you - that was me, too!
A Very Big Mermaid
With all the lush beauty of a Pixar and all the action detail of Marvel, this Little Mermaid is a must ticket purchase. It is possibly the most beautiful film I have seen.
Remember the 21
One year ago today, 21 lives were taken before their time in the most awful ways - amidst a celebration in a place they should have felt safe. We can do better than this. For them. For our children.
For everyone.
Spark This
Two brothers discover the first Earthborn Transformers, Terrans, and join them, as well as our favorite Autobots, in a battle of good vs. evil against a half-man/half-robot Cyborg, Mandroid.
Smell of Success
Alexandra Nolan is a true businesswoman with multiple businesses created and sold under her belt. She is also someone who has had tough days and knows that creating positivity for herself and sharing it with others is valuable. In other words, she is exactly what “the pebble” is about.
Lifecycle of Upcycle
When I learned what food waste was doing to Earth, I doubled down on making composting easier for my family. I know in my house that means putting things right in their face.
But Not. Here
There will be so much more for me to share of this experience, but for now, I shall share what I put on my Instagram. It gives you insight into what’s happening in my heart right now. But I don’t think I am alone. I don’t think so by a desert mile.
Ready for a Ride?
Hallmark certainly threw us for a flip this season with its new drama, Ride. Yes, a drama. And, yes, that Hallmark Channel. The one we know and love, and sometimes groan at, for those comfy, cozy, always working out in the end romance Hallmark.
End of April, Earth of Mind
Earth Month is over but does that mean our work is done?
Hardly.
It is no more done than climate change is. And while the problem can seem so daunting that one can want to do nothing, I am here to challenge you to do something. Even just one thing.
Knock, Knock
I interview two of the actors of Door Mouse, which is now screening nationally in the United States after its successful Canadien run.