February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Empty Nest, Kids & Parenting, On A Personal Note · December 29, 2022

The Year of Strength: What 2022 Taught Me


2022--what a year! I am sharing what 2022 taught me as well as what I am looking forward to in the year ahead.

2022 was a year of strength for me. It tested me in many ways. My resolve. My resiliency. My power. if I had doubts in any of those areas, they were gone. I soared, thrived, conquered despite a few obstacles and roadblocks, and was able to move forward. I am stronger than I’ve ever been.

The good outweighed the bad this year as well, and I learned to be more in the moment and less structured. I was able to showcase my vulnerability with my circle, something that I never trusted myself to do before. Leaning on my friends became natural and I began to lead with intention and purpose. There was less “on the gram” and more “in real life”. The moments that I cherished the most aren’t online and won’t be found in my Facebook Memories a year from now. They live in my heart, not in my digital footprint.

2022 has taught me that I am further along than I thought I was. I’m on my way and my flight can’t be delayed, canceled, or denied.

A lot happened this year, but I wanted to have a repository where I can define my year to look back on fondly. Here’s my 2022 recap.

New address after 10 years

Right after the new year, I found out that my daughter and I had to move out of our home of 10 years, and without an amazing high-powered attorney, there was nothing I could do. I had a week to find another place, and I was unable to. It was the middle of January, the coldest time of the year and we didn’t have a place to move into. So we lived in a Residence Inn for 20 days while I secured us another home.

2022--what a year! I am sharing what 2022 taught me as well as what I am looking forward to in the year ahead.

The move was painful, but the home I found was much better than the home we moved out of. We are so very blessed.

Magazine feature

I was featured in St. Louis Magazine’s Family Spring issue where I chatted about my job as a social media manager for a very popular pizza chain in the area, my novel series, and being a mom of two. What an honor!

2022--what a year! I am sharing what 2022 taught me as well as what I am looking forward to in the year ahead.

New novel

In March, I released the second novel in my Clermont Lane series called ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding‘ and met my sales goal. And before you ask, yes, another book in the series is coming.

New job

In April, I started a new role at Rung for Women as the Director of Marketing and Communications, facilitating all of our front-facing messaging and branding. I’ve been overseeing a huge rebrand and redesign of our organization and definitely learning more about strategy as it relates to the way an operation should communicate.

Became an empty nester

My youngest graduated from high school, moved to New York, and is attending St. John’s University as a freshman. For the first time in a long time, I don’t have one of my kids living under my roof. It has been a journey learning who I am without being defined as a mother first. And while the first month was pretty hard for me, I am becoming more comfortable every day as a party of one.

2022--what a year! I am sharing what 2022 taught me as well as what I am looking forward to in the year ahead.

Started a new podcast

In the fall, I introduced my new podcast Scratchin’ and Surviving: A Podcast About Good Times, which has been something that I’ve wanted to do for a while now. ‘Good Times‘ is my favorite sitcom of all time and it is incredible fun dissecting each episode and breaking it down for fans. It gives me joy! (Oh, and look to your right and click the ‘Good Times’ photo to listen and subscribe–new episodes coming soon).

Whew! 2022 was a watershed year for me (and for many of us), but I am so looking forward to what 2023 has in store. I hope you continue to go through this thing called life with me–we have a lot of living (and blogging) to do!

What has 2022 taught you?


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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
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