Word of the Year
I started a new annual practice three years ago of creating a one-word theme for that year. Unlike most ideas […]
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My Big Scary Thing
I love my warm and cozy comfort zone. It is familiar, safe, and a part of my everyday routine. I
The Journey is the Destination, Finally
I would love a slow-paced vacation. There’s only so much you can do during a two-week vacation. It may seem
Stop the Busy Brain and Go to Sleep (Relaxing on a Bed of Nails)
One of the lingering side effects of my adrenal fatigue is an accelerated heart rate and general anxiety/uneasiness as I
Just Move!: The Antidote to the Comfort Crisis
We are suffering somewhat of a “comfort crisis.” Which is the title of an excellent book written by Michael Easter.
Confessions of a Micro-Influencer
I have spent the last four years figuring out how the systems of our bodies work and how best to
Taking the Sting Out of Paying Taxes
Just like April showers bring May flowers, April brings to mind two other things to me: removing my snow tires
Introducing Dirk Brandish
The barista calls out, “Large, black coffee for Dirk Brandish.” I mosey my way up to the counter and thank
Camino de Santiago (Part 2)
After that first day, I fell into a natural rhythm. I would arrive at my hotel, unpack my waiting suitcase,