Month: February 2025

A couple of years ago I had knee replacement surgery. While I have regained most of the ability in my leg, I have realistic expectations of my limitations and try not to push too hard. So I was a little surprised when I found myself trying to use that leg to help a friend from…

The traffic crawled as my husband, Greg, and I made our way home from a day of shopping. This particular highway was slow due to construction but was the most direct way home. “Are you sure you don’t want to take the back roads? This is taking forever!” Greg said, losing his patience. “Nope, I…

It’s my birth month and I’ve been blessed with more than my share of gifts over the last few days. Friends and family have made me feel very special by selecting gifts they feel would be “just right.” I’ve noticed gifts are usually in one of three categories: something I need, something I want, or…

Have you ever pushed yourself to the brink of your ability? Have you ever gone as far as you can and then expect yourself to go just one step more? A friend of mine recently told me about a new workout program she was trying. She is doing a workout video each night that focuses…