Recently I went to a local community pool to do some lap swimming. Swimming has been my go-to exercise. It’s been particularly good because it is the only exercise that I know I can do without hurting my hip. As I was swimming back and forth, I noticed that an older lady and her daughter … Continue reading Judgey
Silly Lily
When I was a young girl living in Korea, I remember I used to get chased by wild dogs. At night. Down a dark alley. So naturally, when I came to America, I was petrified of dogs. My adoptive family had a sweet black Cockapoo (mix of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle), named Muffy. Poor sweet … Continue reading Silly Lily
Athlete
I did something amazing. Accidently. My work team spent 2 days at an Airbnb in Scottsdale for team building and relaxation. The home we rented was at the base of Camelback Mountain, which is known for an amazing hiking trail. On day two our team decided to hike up Echo Trail. Prior to starting the … Continue reading Athlete
Loss – Does it ever end?
Last year I turned 50 years old. Typically my birthdays are not a big deal for me. And I thought this one, while it's a big number, was just gonna be another birthday. But on my birthday, I woke up sad. And then that sadness turned into full blown ugly cry. My tears surprised me. … Continue reading Loss – Does it ever end?
New Year, New Focus
Happy New Year!! I can’t believe it’s already 2020. I feel like the holidays went by faster than usual. How is this possible. Many people say they don’t bother making New Year’s resolution. That comment always makes me wonder and also makes me a bit sad. Why wouldn’t you want to make goals and challenges … Continue reading New Year, New Focus
Smile, You Never Know
The day after the Walmart shooting, I went to Walmart to get last minute school supplies for my kids. The shooting was heavily on my mind as I entered Walmart. The shooter in El Paso, TX targeted that Walmart because it was near Mexico and he knew there were many Mexican people there. My town … Continue reading Smile, You Never Know
Patty to the Rescue!
I have a special friend named Patty. Patty’s grandchildren attended the same school as my kids and we met when we both volunteered at the school. Patty served 20 years in the Air Force and retired several years ago from her position at the City of Tucson. Her time is spent helping care for her … Continue reading Patty to the Rescue!
Generosity is Cheap
Vishen Lakhiani coined a term “brule” which stands for bullshit rules. I love this because it applies in so many areas of my life. In my mind, only wealthy people can be generous. I mean you have to give thousands of dollars to make it worthwhile, right? This is definitely a brule and I have … Continue reading Generosity is Cheap
Brave Mom
Our family took a trip to Disneyland last month. During our trip, my daughter and I decided to go on the Dumbo ride while my husband took my 3 older boys to ride Space Mountain. While Molly and I were in line, a lady and her severely autistic son got in line on the fast … Continue reading Brave Mom
Mother’s Day
The meaning of Mother's Day has evolved with time for me. As a child, I would celebrate Mother's day with my adopted family, grateful for a wonderful Mom and family that loved and cared for me. But what I hid was the sadness. Longing for my Birth Mom when I should just have been grateful. … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Mea Sparks 