The hardest part about living with a chronic illness is living with a chronic illness. Meaning, I have to be aware of my triggers, the things that make me sick, at all times. Excess busyness, excess activity, excess inflammatory foods and alcohol... all those things are difficult to escape in December... but they take a … Continue reading Learning from my December Lows
Today it hit a crazy low of 67 degrees in Dallas, so guess what that means - it's fall, y'all! In honor, I decided to try out something different. The elusive, mysterious, never-before-set-foot-in-my-house ACORN SQUASH. It wasn't even my idea. Four-year-old Roman saw one at Aldi and asked to get it. And based on what … Continue reading Spiced Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
Confession: my skinny shorts don’t make me feel skinny. Ten years ago, I went on Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds. I met the man of my dreams in these red shorts from the Gap, feeling more confident than I had in a long time. Maybe ever. I sported a nice tan from spending hours … Continue reading My Skinny Shorts Lie
