Self-control.  Self-discipline.  Delay of gratification.  Whatever you call it, it’s a skill that can be practiced and improved upon. Take a minute to think of areas where you could use more self-control.  Is it eating less of a particular food … Continue reading →

It’s been three-and-a-half months since our second daughter was born. And, if I do say so myself, she’s perfect from top to bottom! Now, almost four months post-partum, I’m not shooting for perfect – just decent – from top to … Continue reading →

I have a few friends giving things up now that bathing suits are appearing in all those catalogues that litter the mailbox. Meat, Coke, chocolate. I am a little late getting into the pre-swim season, but starting April 1st I … Continue reading →

Several years ago, I used to travel five to six days a week. I was known among colleagues as an airport junky who tested airport limits and tried to make the most of my many hours spent there, from asking … Continue reading →

Ooh, Girl….You KNOW what yesterday was…That one day a year where we ladies think something magical…something unexpected…something…ROMANTIC is required to happen, lest we be the ONLY woman on the planet without a VALENTINE (GASP!). It’s almost like not getting asked … Continue reading →