Blog Feed: Undaunted Spirit

Heartstrings

Published on 2010-03-07 18:54:24

“Thank you for taking care of me mommy” — those words caused a rush of emotion so hard and so fast I could barely choke out a response — “I love you sweetheart,” I whispered. “I love you too,” she repli > read more

Crossroads

Published on 2010-02-14 09:01:52

I don’t know if this is true for most women, but I find myself, at the age of 48 (just turned) at a crossroads on several fronts. I am sending off my youngest to college this fall, and while I’m happy for her and know she’s ready f > read more

Meeting the In-Laws

Published on 2010-01-28 21:56:37

We had been dating for a few months, seriously, and I was certainly smitten. He was outgoing, charming, and handsome. An Italian American, he reminded me of my East Coast heritage and it felt very comfortable and familiar. One day in October he asked > read more

The Vomit Vacation

Published on 2010-01-18 10:40:41

I was in the zone — a cross between Martha Stewart and Gloria Steinem. I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan… Everything was falling into place. I found myself planning a luxurious summer vacation — reserving ten days, not the > read more

Detox

Published on 2010-01-12 08:29:16

I reviewed the detox plan for week One of the Whole Body Action Plan and discussed with family — everyone was on board — it’s not that long (4 days) and not that drastic (unlike some other “life changing” diet recommenda > read more

Whole Body Action Plan: Assessing Fitness

Published on 2010-01-07 10:30:04

In the spirit of New Year resolutions and a desire to be a healthier me,  I’ve been considering the Whole Body Action Plan and decided I need to assess my fitness. To give you a sense of how avoidant I am on the topic of my own health and fitn > read more

A Memorable New Years

Published on 2009-12-30 12:51:55

New Years Eve, 1983:  I was living at home and going to school, finishing out my last year of college. We had just arrived home from a disastrous Christmas in the Caribbean. The first and only time we had ever spent Christmas away from home, we as a > read more

My Irish Uncles

Published on 2009-12-12 10:22:04

My two Irish uncles, my mother’s brothers, have a special place in my heart. Two men, born and raised during the depression who served their country during and after World War II, raised families, worked hard and now, during their retirement fi > read more

Gift Ideas for the Girls

Published on 2009-12-04 22:47:39

My daughters are 18 and 20 respectively and I thought I’d pass along some inexpensive gift ideas I’m mulling over for them this Christmas (no they don’t read my blogs, unless they’re mentioned in a story and I feel compelled t > read more

from Nordstrom to CVS in 2 kids

Published on 2009-11-30 12:18:33

I used to be a department store kind of gal. I loved to shop, loved expensive makeup and skin care products. Nothing stood in between me and a pair of shoes or a new coat. As I contemplated my first article for “Favorite Things,” I stumbl > read more