Yes, I Really Walked Away From the Corporate World

Saturday, February 4th marked one year since I walked away from the corporate world.  Yes, I walked away after 27 years and a six-figure salary into the unknown (cue the Disney music – Into the Unknown). Okay, that was a bit dramatic. I did have a plan sort of; it was...

The Empty Chair

This post is inspired by something that happened while in Paris back in April. My uncle who was with me on the trip was diagnosed years ago with terminal cancer. Paris is one of his favorite cities and he had been several times with others in our family but I was...

I’ve Kissed A Lot of Frogs

It’s no secret I’m a girl who believes in fairy tales and magic.  As I get back into the dating world, I’m reminded that this process isn’t an easy one and often it’s a lot of first dates, awkward conversations and no thanks.   In other words, you have to kiss a lot...

I Used To Be A Pole Dancer

The house I grew up in – from first grade until I left for college – our family room was in the basement It was a large room with a fireplace at the end and like many houses a metal pole halfway across the floor to stabilize the weight for the floor above.  I thought...