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Butterfly
As I write, I'm a teary eyed mess. Yesterday, I posted the photos (below) on the Farewell Fatso Facebook page. Soon thereafter, comments started pouring in. "You were always beautiful...Now you're […]
No Sales Pitch
It happens to me all the time. I guess people figure since I'm overweight. Surely, I have to be looking for a way to shed some pounds -- and quick. […]
Girlfriends Half Marathon 2012
Sherri McMillan (Owner of Northwest Personal Training and Fitness) does it again. Along with her staff she put on another great event for a great cause-- bringing together community […]
Celebrating ME!
It's been a long time coming. I've worked hard to get to where I am today. I haven't always been happy, content, and at a peace with myself. So […]
Refocus
Busy. Busy. Here. There. Everywhere. Book signings, speaking engagements, cooking classes, facilitating women's groups. Then there's all the behind-the-scene stuff, y'all never see. So, here I am again -- in a […]
“5 or 50” Changing Lives
Have you ever thought of an idea and without much forethought -- just went for it? Well, I have. Three months ago, an idea came to mind. An idea to […]
Fall calls for savory, warm soup
By far, fall is my favorite season. After the hot days and hustle and bustle of summer, it's nice to slow down the pace, enjoy the crisp cool air, beautiful […]
Superficial level
Being a self-published author is rewarding, but it's a lot of hard work. There's no big publishing company backing you, with connections, clout, and money to help you with the […]
Believe in YOU
Our thoughts are very powerful. "What we think, we become." I try to only think positive thoughts. I try to surround myself with positive, encouraging people. By doing […]
Celebration!
One year ago, today I started teaching cooking classes at Chuck's Produce & Street Market. Last night, along with 28 food enthusiasts -- family included, I celebrated my one year […]