Life at the Roots
I don’t have a green thumb. I am a killer of plants. I am great at taking care of people, but people express their needs. Plants, on the other hand, should just need water, sunlight, and some minerals from the ground.
Hillside Heritage
Hidden in the mountains of North Georgia is the seemly forgotten town of Dial. It has been forgotten by time as well as by people. Its population is scarce with only 1,586 people there if you include the nearby communities of Noontootla, Coopers Creek, Aska, and others. The small dirt road that winds through the plethora of trees leads to a small country church. A church for which indoor plumbing is still a luxury still unafforded. A church in which…
The Wrong Question
Have you ever felt like you’re asking the wrong question? I have. Way too many times. I remember one time in particular. My family had it been invited to two different churches for their Wednesday night youth functions. We took our time and went to both churches. Study their beliefs to make sure they aligned with ours. Got to know the people running the groups and love them. Let our children experience what they had to offer. We were torn.…
Things I Wish I Had Known Before College
I knew I was going to college at a very young age. I was to be the first person in my family to graduate high school and go straight into college and I accomplished this task. However, I did it without knowing why I was going – a brighter future was promised. What future? What did it look like? There were a lot of points no one explained to my young mind and I was not knowledgeable enough to ask…
Stand Out From The Crowd
I was surprised to find a quote about the American health crisis in the book On Writing Well by William Zinsser. The quote stated, to me, the truth of why Americans are experiencing obesity, cancer, heart disease, and more at an alarming rate. The quote,”…Americans don’t know, or care, what goes into the food they eat.” That’s a simple truth. We don’t want to know, and we don’t care. I challenge you to be different – read, learn, and change…
Fat Me, Skinny Me
I have been different shapes and sizes through the years. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not, but on the inside, I have always been me. Me with a crazy sense of humor. Me with joy in my heart. Me with love to share with others. Me with the overly critical eye, always seeking to make something perfect. Me with the same insecurities, same skills, same wants, same desires, and same faults. Ok, some of those things may have changed, but…
A Calorie May Not Be A Calorie
“A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.” I heard it more than once in a weight loss challenge meeting. We were being instructed to save calories for a special treat if that was what we were craving. We were fed the lie that only calories count, and every calorie counts equally. I have come to the conclusion that such a belief is utter nonsense. Of course, the calories we eat make a difference and the total we eat during…
There And Back Again: A story of weight loss, a second time around
In case you didn’t guess it already, I am a fan of Lord Of the Rings. In it, Bilbo wanted to go back and revisit all of the places from his previous adventure. It sounded like an excellent idea to reminisce days gone by and remember the danger, the victories, and the hard-won friendships. However, from my perspective, re-living the pain and discomfort, the hot, sweaty days and never ending cravings from my first weight loss adventure does not sound…
Ride The Wave
I rode the wave, moving up and down where ever it took me. Not on a boat, nor floating on top. No, I was like a drop of water, powerless to control my destiny. I migrated to the top and the sun’s rays beat down on me mercilessly, not caring of my agony. Then, I sunk to the deepest darkest bottom, blind to what was around me, yet feeling the darkness penetrate my very soul. Suddenly, I was thrown upon…
The Thief vs. The Owner
The thief let herself in. The homeowner was unaware of the atrocities striking at that very moment. Through years of hard work and knowledge – learned and re-learned, the owner had set out to help others along the same path. The owner, revered in her field, while the thief was unknown. The owner had built something beautiful. A kitchen, so unique, it was the envy of anyone who’s eyes were to behold it. The living room was immaculate and featured…
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