May/June 2024

  • Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    She gifted me with the magic and beauty of the Island of Hawai’i.When it comes down to it, I kind of love flying. In the 65 years I’ve had on earth, I’ve finally learned that life is just a series of tragedies and miracles. It seems you can’t have one without the other, and what…

  • When Yeah But Meets What If…

    When Yeah But Meets What If…

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    Here’s my story about premature assumptions. “I’m a freshman! I will go out for the high school baseball team and, since I am a freshman, I will sit the bench most every game.” My older brother Jon, home on leave from the Marines, was quizzing me. Being from a sports-minded family, he had asked about…

  • The Picnic Paradise: Healthy in a Basket

    The Picnic Paradise: Healthy in a Basket

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    As the sun starts to shine brighter and the days grow longer, it’s time to embrace the beauty of picnics. Whether you’re heading to the park, the beach, or your backyard, these picnic-perfect recipes are delicious and packed with nutrients to keep you fueled for all your warm-weather adventures. First, let’s prepare for a seamless,…

  • Smarter Than the Average . . . Pup?

    Smarter Than the Average . . . Pup?

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    You thought I was going to say “smarter than the average bear,” didn’t you? Nope. My two Labradors team up like Yogi and Boo Boo and they get their paws on everything in sight! It is mostly the pup wonder. But Trooper has his moments! So you order a pizza and the doorbell rings. You…

  • Need More Self-control?

    Need More Self-control?

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    Wouldn’t it be nice if we liked celery more than sweets? How about if we preferred doing chores and homework to playing video games, cornhole or pickleball? When it comes to willpower, some of us struggle more than others. So what can be done?   According to “What You Need to Know about Willpower: The…

  • Chips y Salsa, Anyone?

    Chips y Salsa, Anyone?

    Sometimes It’s Really Hard Living inside of Me.

    I recently went to Chips y Salsa Wine Bar for their grand opening in the charming downtown area of Florence, Colorado. I had an amazing time there! This historic city is the antique capital of Colorado. The Chips y Salsa Wine Bar complements that ambience with its striking décor, with intense pink, shiny gold and…