Michael Mackie

Weight a Minute! Why I Chose Mirabile M.D. For My Weight Loss Program 

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

Introverted Extroverts Unite!

Introverted Extroverts Unite!

I started writing this blog at 8:23 p.m. on a Sunday night. For me, that’s revolutionary. In fact, the last time I did such a thing was the 12th of… Read more