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Alone in My Grief
August 14, 2024

Alone in My Grief

Hi guys! I hope you are all doing well. I had expected to write about my positivity progress…
Keeping it Brief
July 31, 2024

Keeping it Brief

As July comes to a close, I am happy to say that I've continued on my trajectory towards…
Focusing on the Wins
July 19, 2024

Focusing on the Wins

Hi all! I hope you are all having a great day. This is week two of my experiment…
Trying Something New
July 11, 2024

Trying Something New

This week, I decided to try something new. Each day, when I wake up, I smile and cuddle…
Whispers from my Soul
July 06, 2024

Whispers from my Soul

Hello all! I hope you are all having an amazing day, and that you enjoyed the long holiday…
Welcome to Wednesday
July 03, 2024

Welcome to Wednesday

This is a short work week for me thanks to the holiday, at least for my day job.…
Sunday Musings
June 30, 2024

Sunday Musings

Hi all! Today was a pretty okay day. I took some time to enjoy the beautiful weather outside…
A Disorganized Mind
June 26, 2024

A Disorganized Mind

Have you every felt like your brain was about to explode? Like, you have so many things you…
My Bucket List
June 24, 2024

My Bucket List

Welcome! For those of you who read yesterday's post, you know that I am looking to make some…
Finding Myself
June 23, 2024

Finding Myself

Hi all! Today is my birthday and it's hard to believe that I'm 55 already, it seems like…
New Beginnings
March 17, 2024

New Beginnings

I'm getting ready to start a new fitness program on Tuesday, March 19th I start a new, 60-day…
My Dreams, Writing and Health
April 30, 2023

My Dreams, Writing and Health

For a long time, I’ve had a dream of becoming a writer. I used to love writing stories,…
Family
March 19, 2023

Family

It's been so long since I've seen any family outside of my home thanks to Covid, and sadly…
Terror in my Home Town
May 18, 2022

Terror in my Home Town

I didn't realize how close to home the Tops mass shooting really was. This Tops location was not…
America… the Beautiful?
January 16, 2021

America… the Beautiful?

Today is January 16, 2021, we are 4 days away from inaugurating the 46th President of the United…
Re-Design: Habitat Corridors
December 03, 2020

Re-Design: Habitat Corridors

This is a site that I redesigned this week for my client, Habitat Corridors. This is website was…
Re-Design: Born to Lead K9
October 24, 2020

Re-Design: Born to Lead K9

This is a site that I redesigned earlier this year for my client, Born to Lead K9 Academy.…
Client Re-Design
September 23, 2020

Client Re-Design

I am so happy with the work I've done on this site (Fox River Systems); it originally started…
My Workspace
August 17, 2020

My Workspace

It's been nearly a month since my last post, I've been spending that time getting my workspace prepared…
One Day at a Time
July 27, 2020

One Day at a Time

The world appears to be in chaos now. People are dying by the thousands, unemployment is at an…
Rambling: Bright Soul
July 19, 2020

Rambling: Bright Soul

Tempered moments of gestating thoughts, embracing allegorical truths. Minimizing the memories of sadness whitewashed in tears. Pain as…
My Cuddle Buddy
July 18, 2020

My Cuddle Buddy

Say hello to my little cuddle buddy, Zen'r, our amazing cat. We adopted Zen'r when he was 6…
Business, Basics and Beginnings
July 11, 2020

Business, Basics and Beginnings

These past 4.5 years I put my design business on a slight hiatus. During this time I worked…
Adventures in Art
July 07, 2020

Adventures in Art

In addition to writing, web design, and print production, another creative outlet for me is photography. I'm a…
Change is On the Horizon
July 06, 2020

Change is On the Horizon

Today's the day ... after 3 months of uncertainty, I got the news today that I will not…
In Celebration of Independence
July 04, 2020

In Celebration of Independence

On this Independence Day, 2020, I thought it pertinent to remind us all of what we should be…
Missing Work
July 03, 2020

Missing Work

It's been nearly 90 days and I am really missing my job at The Bradford Exchange. I miss…
Because I Am
July 02, 2020

Because I Am

With all that's been happening in the world, the pandemic, protest against police brutality (Black Lives Matter), #metoo…
In This Together
July 01, 2020

In This Together

Hello family, friends, and visitors from afar. As I mentioned yesterday, I just rebooted my blog and my…
Rebooting
June 30, 2020

Rebooting

Hello everyone... it's been such a long time and so much has happened in my life and in…
Perfection
May 30, 2017

Perfection

original poem by Cherita L. Axel
Getting Started
May 26, 2017

Getting Started

It's clear that I did not get my goals online, as I'd said that I would. It's part…
Hanging In There
May 03, 2017

Hanging In There

I wish this post were about things going smoothly in my life. Or, perhaps about how I've stuck…
Getting Started
January 16, 2017

Getting Started

My S.M.A.R.T. Goals for the next 5 months ...
Challenges
April 15, 2016

Challenges

As Spring arrives, so do the promises we make to ourselves to get into better shape, to walk…
New Job
February 01, 2016

New Job

I started a new job yesterday. It's very different from any other job I've had, but I'm hopeful.
No Motivation Required
June 14, 2015

No Motivation Required

Today is day 36 of my Million Step Challenge; that's 10,000 steps a day for 100 days. In…
Million-Step Challenge: The First 20 Days
June 06, 2015

Million-Step Challenge: The First 20 Days

Below is a summary of my first 20 days of my 100-day, One-Million Step Challenge. It will show…
Avoidance
April 24, 2015

Avoidance

Hello everyone... this is going to be a brief post.
Honest Reflections
February 18, 2015

Honest Reflections

During this past couple of weeks, things have not gone smoothly for me.
Still here
January 28, 2015

Still here

I know that I promised to blog daily, and I haven't.
Day 6: Weigh-In Day
January 23, 2015

Day 6: Weigh-In Day

I am down 2 pounds this week. My total weight loss since I've begun my journey, including the…
Day 5 -- It's Not Easy
January 22, 2015

Day 5 -- It's Not Easy

So, I'm on day 5, and let me tell you this... it's not easy.
Quick Check-in - Day 4
January 21, 2015

Quick Check-in - Day 4

This will be a brief check-in about yesterday's progress.
Day 3: Still Going
January 20, 2015

Day 3: Still Going

Today, let me just jump right in with my trials; sleep has been a big issue for me.
Day 2... The Journey Continues
January 19, 2015

Day 2... The Journey Continues

Today is day 2 of my most recent journey. Yesterday, I posted my goals for the day and…
A New Day
January 18, 2015

A New Day

Welcome. Today begins a new day; a new beginning, perhaps. For me, this is day 1... again.
Nowhere to hide…
January 15, 2015

Nowhere to hide…

So this is me, being completely and vulnerably honest with myself and the world.
Step by step
January 05, 2015

Step by step

Today I will do better than I did yesterday.
Planning Another Round
December 19, 2014

Planning Another Round

After my recent tripping/derailing in my fitness, I thought it might be time to set up new goals.…
Tripping but not Falling
December 16, 2014

Tripping but not Falling

The past few weeks have been full of ups and downs. I haven't worked out for a few…
Down 30 Pounds and Going Strong
November 09, 2014

Down 30 Pounds and Going Strong

I am very happy to report, that I have reached the 30-pound weight loss mark.
3 Days 'Til NaNoWriMo
October 28, 2014

3 Days 'Til NaNoWriMo

3 Days 'Til NaNoWriMo
Life is Good
October 21, 2014

Life is Good

Today is a good day. I heard back from my doctor about my blood work and scans, and…
What's This?
October 18, 2014

What's This?

So, I was drying my feet, after getting out of the shower today, and found this near the…
Mind Expectations 
September 10, 2014

Mind Expectations 

This site is used to chronicle my life, in snippets. My life through it many changes.
Congratulations Curtis and Summer
August 23, 2014

Congratulations Curtis and Summer

It's official! On Friday, August 22nd, 2014, my nephew Curtis (aka Deuce) married his fiance Summer.
Countdown to Doctor Who
August 10, 2014

Countdown to Doctor Who

I am so psyched... in 12 days, the new season of Doctor Who comes out.
Boundless Beauty
August 08, 2014

Boundless Beauty

When I wake up in the morning and I need a reason to smile, I need only look…
Today's Breakfast
August 07, 2014

Today's Breakfast

Today's yummy breakfast consists of:
Off to a Good Start
July 29, 2014

Off to a Good Start

Today's breakfast bonanza. Yum!
I Won't Give Up
July 18, 2014

I Won't Give Up

I love this video... I plan to watch it daily as a reminder to myself to never give…
En Route to Work
February 28, 2013

En Route to Work

Today is day 5 of my returning to work outside of my home. It was quite a challenging…
February 16, 2013

Another Move

After my site was hacked again; I decided to move it to a new host. It is also…
Snow Angel
January 24, 2013

Snow Angel

Only my little sweetie can look at snow and think, "it's a good day to swing".
July 22, 2012

Facelifts and Upgrades

This is my first post in a long time. So much has occurred in that time. Here is…
First Piano Recital
December 16, 2008

First Piano Recital

Below is a clip of Aliana playing at her first piano recital; she just began learning to read…
Life's Little Lessons
October 16, 2008

Life's Little Lessons

It's been a year and a half since I started working from home full-time, and I have enjoyed…
Dancing with Daddy
September 29, 2008

Dancing with Daddy

Hi everyone, here's yet another video entry; today, it's Aliana and daddy (Vid) dancing in the living room.
My Little Superstar
September 10, 2008

My Little Superstar

Hi everyone, life has been too hectic to keep up with posting, at least for now. But, I…
January 19, 2008

Feeding and Sleeping

Well, it's almost 4:00 am, and I've been working on a client's web site, fixing Vid's site and…
January 15, 2008

Alive and Kicking (Barely)

Hello everything, I just thought I'd post a quick and brief note just to let everyone know that…
Revelations
September 08, 2007

Revelations

Recently I read a book called "Eat by Choice, Not by Habit - Practical Skills for Creating a…
August 06, 2007

Working From Home

Last week I had a great meeting with my new clients; I've been working on a re-design of…
June 13, 2007

Catching Up

Today I spent a few hours at the Library doing some research and getting some much needed mental…
May 01, 2007

Life After

It's been four weeks since I started working from home, and so far I have no regrets.
Next Chapter
March 28, 2007

Next Chapter

With one day to go at work I am very excited; this next chapter in my life holds…
Happy Birthday
March 27, 2007

Happy Birthday

Hello everyone, welcome. So many things have happened since my last post, my daughter Aliana and her cousin…
February 25, 2007

Adjustment Pains

I was feeling ill on Friday so I called in sick, after which I slept for half the…
February 21, 2007

Crossroads

Today, while at work, I came to the realization that things have changed. I've reached a crossroads.
February 20, 2007

Changes

It's been quite a few days since I last posted, though I did type a post on Friday.…
February 16, 2007

No Comments

Hi everyone... yesterday was a very busy day for me, I barely had time to check my e-mail.…
February 14, 2007

Sad and Overwhelmed

Today I'm feeling a bit down and overwhelmed; I work all day at a job where the people…
February 13, 2007

Happy Valentine's Days

Happy Valentine's Day to all who visit my site and beyond. Today I returned to work, but not…
February 12, 2007

All Fixed

I've fixed the commenting feature on this site, so please feel free to comment on anything that suits…
February 09, 2007

Repairs and AppleCare

My plans are still not on paper yet, instead, I spent last night taking my computer into the…
February 08, 2007

Goings on

Hi... here I am again, and only a day has passed since my last post. I have yet…
February 07, 2007

Let's try this again...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd try this again... posting regularly that is. I've attempted to maintain this blog…
March 28, 2006

I'm Back ...

Hi Everyone! I know it has been a while, and some of you may be wondering how things…
January 16, 2006

Week Two of 12

Hi everyone... I am feeling pretty good today; last week had its share of ups and downs, I…
January 08, 2006

Week One of 12

Hi everyone... Some of you may be wondering how my fitness program is going so far, well so…
January 08, 2006

Consistency

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Do or do not. There is no try. ~ Yoda The post below was sent…
December 26, 2005

Confessions & Progressions

I confess...
December 18, 2005

I'm Back

The last time I posted was two days before Thanksgiving; it's now six days before Christmas... so what's…
November 21, 2005

BUSY BUSY BUSY

Hi All... I've been extremely busy these days as I'm sure are most of you. I've had hardly…
November 08, 2005

Lusting for Lucidity

Okay, here it is... the post I warned you about. My rambling about nothing. You may think that…
November 07, 2005

Adventures of a Tired Mind

Hello Everyone, I hope that all is well with you.
November 06, 2005

Weekend Workout

Well, I didn't do any writing this weekend, I opted instead to do some house cleaning. I also…
November 06, 2005

Word Warrior

I did it, I wrote 3405 words today. One more day like today and I'll be right on…
November 02, 2005

Confessions of a Data Dumper

Ok, I have a couple of confessions to make; I only managed to write a paragraph yesterday, and…
November 01, 2005

I Will Not Cry

Let me start off by saying I'm not going to cry.
November 01, 2005

Challenges and Goals

Today I did it, I completed my first official day of the NaNoWriMo challenge. I know that I…
October 26, 2005

Photo Madness

Today I've managed to import all of our old family galleries into this site. I still have some…
October 24, 2005

Monday's Mommie

Tonight I spent the evening with my 3 1/2 year old daughter, Aliana\r\nand our cat Zen'r. Aliana and…
October 23, 2005

Test Launch

My first official post to this blog; and what profound insight does it reveal? Nothing. It's just a…