Mar 23, 2020Member-onlyOn Being a Pessimistic Optimist During Times of CrisisPragmatic planning and taking action can alleviate feelings of doom and gloom Recently, my husband and I had a frank discussion about preparedness in case of societal collapse. As a climate change activist and a climate fiction author, these are scenarios that I’ve already given a lot of thought. Now…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Mar 16, 2020Member-onlyCrying is My SuperpowerThrough feeling deeply and expressing authentically, I empower others to do the same, a much needed release during the Covid-19 crisis. “If you don’t stop crying, I’ll give you something to cry about!” I don’t know how many times I heard that phrase or something like it erupt from the…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Dec 20, 201925 Tips for a Greener, Lower Waste HolidayIt’s possible to celebrate the holidays without contributing to the ecological devastation we’re living through. Climate change and ecological devastation can really bring you down. The holidays are an opportunity to beat that doom and gloom back for a time. …Sustainability2 min readSustainability2 min read
Aug 27, 2019Member-only3 Lower Waste Lifestyle Tips for the Busy PersonYou want to do something to help the environment, reduce pollution, improve your family’s health, and cut down on how much waste your household produces. But when you’re running from work to pick up the kids, deliver them to soccer and math tutoring, pick them up again, rush home to…Environment5 min readEnvironment5 min read
Feb 8, 2018Vitamin D Helps Manage or Prevent Diabetes, Heart Disease, and DementiaThis post may contain affiliate links, which help support this blog but don’t add to your cost. Did you know almost every cell of our body has a Vitamin D receptor? This vitamin plays a role in the functioning of just about every system. Several studies have been published in…Diabetes7 min readDiabetes7 min read
Feb 6, 2018Asparagus with Pine NutsHealth Benefits & a Recipe — This post may contain affiliate links, which help support this blog but don’t add to your cost. Asparagus and pine nuts…I love them both! So why not combine them? I love how these flavors complement one another in this simple, low carb dish. Tender, but not overcooked asparagus is often…Diabeticdiet5 min readDiabeticdiet5 min read
Jan 11, 2018Top 3 Tips to Prevent or Deal with Diabetes DenialDenial is Natural & Understandable Denial is a natural coping mechanism, and it’s part of the grieving process. When you first receive a diagnosis of a chronic, incurable disease like diabetes, and you’re told that you have to make a host of drastic changes to your diet and lifestyle, you may go through a grieving…Diabetes9 min readDiabetes9 min read
Jan 8, 2018Low Carb, Vegetarian Smoothies for BreakfastThis post may contain affiliate links, which help support this blog but don’t add to your cost. Breakfast is a pain in my butt. For years, I skipped breakfast altogether. I’m just typically not hungry when I first wake up. And prior to my diabetes diagnosis, my mid-morning meal would…Low Carb4 min readLow Carb4 min read
Oct 25, 2017I Write to Leave a LegacyWriting about Writing, part 3 I’ve decided to attempt NaNoWriMo again. I’m both nervous and excited. I have actually outlined the whole story this time (except the very end; I’m still working on that). …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Oct 12, 2017Writing About Writing, Day 2Reclaiming Time from Time-Suck Activities — This morning, I got up and peeled myself away from social media. I’ve gotten used to waking up my brain by checking Facebook first thing in the morning. I’m working on changing that habit and sticking to my social media / news diet, but it’s a process. So after I…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read