My stepson has been in Afghanistan the past few months with his unit. My husband has been counting down the days until he'd return to the United States and relative safety. Yesterday morning we received a phone call from the Army that he had been injured. The details were few … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: The Gratitude Edition
Vida Vegan Con Part 1: It’s All About Portland
Yes I did make it back from Portland and more specifically Vida Vegan Con. There's so much to share it'll be over the course of several posts (and days). It was a great experience and this is from someone who's been to more blog conferences than I can count on two hands. More … [Read more...] about Vida Vegan Con Part 1: It’s All About Portland
Tales from the Scale: Week 19
I was not in town Saturday but did weigh in at the Weight Watchers meeting location a couple of days early before heading to Portland. Weigh-In With five days of progress I was happy to be down a full pound on Thursday. That brings the total loss to: 25.8 Pounds It was so … [Read more...] about Tales from the Scale: Week 19
Off to Portland for Vida Vegan Conference
I'm writing this as I wait at the gate for my flight to Portland to attend Vida Vegan Con. I'm excited as always to attend a conference and meet other bloggers but this time I'm nervous as well. Veganism is new to me and I have so much to learn as I continue my journey to … [Read more...] about Off to Portland for Vida Vegan Conference
Looking for Your Support: The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Last year I was training for the Susan G. Komen Three Day walk when piriformis syndrome ended that goal. I vowed to keep trying and walk in honor of my sister-in-law who is now in remission (yay!). Unfortunately, the timing of this year's walk doesn't work with our calendar so I … [Read more...] about Looking for Your Support: The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer