My Top 9 Observations About Bentonville, Arkansas
I gotta be honest, I can’t really remember the last time I visited Arkansas. I feel like it was the mid-2000s and Eureka Springs was somehow involved. I could be… Read more
Weight a Minute! Why I Chose Mirabile M.D. For My Weight Loss Program
Discussing weight loss is an incredibly intimate thing. But you know what’s even more personal? Discussing weight gain. For me, my weight has fluctuated more than Oprah over the last… Read more
Zap! I Tried TIXEL For My Face—And Here’s What Happened
I’m a sucker for a good sales pitch—especially when it comes to anything involving my vanity. Case in point, my galpal Dr. Amber Botros at Plaza Aesthetics & Wellness gently… Read more
Little Brother Closed Unexpectedly. Let’s Speculate Why.
The first time I stumbled into Little Brother in Windsor Heights a few years ago, I instantly became my mother. “Well, this place looks cute,” I said under my breath… Read more
My Mantras Have Mantras
About a decade ago, I was challenged to come up with a personal mantra—something that wholly defined me. The goal was to be succinct and mindful. According to my energy… Read more
My Funeral Demands
I’ve been to three funerals in the past month—each more agonizing than the last. That’s approximately three more funerals than I’ve been to in the last five years. It got… Read more
Steffany Barton: An Angelic Spirit Who Was Forever Sentimental, Compassionate, and Dialed-In
Over the years, I’ve written about my medium Steffany Barton countless times—whether in blogs, or online, or even in the occasional bliss-filled social media musing. She was the perfect enigma… Read more
Post-Traumatic Growth—For The Win!
I was today years old when I learned the term “post-traumatic growth.” I was doing a podcast alongside a domestic violence survivor who shared the expression with me. Turns out,… Read more
Fast Facts About Aruba—a.k.a. The Happy Island
The first time I visited Aruba was on a cruise. The ship docked and a bunch of unwitting tourists milled about for approximately four hours. My second visit was suspiciously… Read more
Forget Oprah—These Are a Few of My Favorite Things!
Moi is a creature of habit. If I find something I like, it quickly goes into my arsenal and stays there for … well, ever. Now, I get it—everything is… Read more