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Become the change you wish to see, or why I need to lose 40 lbs

On Monday I turn 38 and, as is wont to happen around my birthday, my penchant for self-reflection intensifies as I contemplate the next year of my life.  This year, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to lose this nagging 40 pounds (okay, maybe 50 for good measure), get back into a size 8 [...]

Is there really "More to Love"?

It takes all kinds to make a world, so get in where you fit in!

OK, let me first say that I’m a woman of a certain weight.  It’s higher than I’d like it to be for the moment, but it never really slows me down in any way.  I plan on rock climbing on vacation, [...]