So the ladies have been struggling. They just finished up week 3, and that is typically the time where the novelty and excitement of an exercise routine wears off. Plus, you are working, and working, and working, and not seeing much change in your body. It can be very frustrating and demoralizing. Last week, a […]
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Not Your Average Office.
We have lived in our house for about 4 1/2 years. Selling our old house and moving into this one happened much more quickly than we had anticipated, so the packing and unpacking process took place rather hurriedly and without any sort of plan or order. It really affected how this house was organized. Or […]
Not Your Average Journey, Season 3, starting in 3-2-1…
Last January when I decided to plaster a picture of my unhappy and unhealthy self in my Biggest Loser-type ensemble on the blog, I didn’t do it thinking I would inspire anyone. I did it because I knew if I told thousands of people that I was […]
Who can it be knocking at my door?
When you are in a really bad financial situation, there are lots and lots, and lots, of things to stress about. When the phone rings, you stress. When a bill comes, you stress. Especially the one that comes in the different color envelope. Or the envelope with the big red bar across the top of […]
Testing From Kim Again
Back when I was a teacher, I remember going on a field trip with my class. There was a mom chaperoning who was sitting across from me on the bus. She had on this v-neck t-shirt, and I was looking at the skin on her chest. It had some visible wrinkles in it. Not just […]
Cooking with Number 4: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mini Meatloaves
Tonight Number 4 and I made roasted brussels sprouts and mini meatloaves. Here’s what Number 4 helped me with: She drizzled olive oil on the brussels sprouts, sprinkled salt and pepper on them, and mixed them up. They came out great. Next, she helped with the meatloaf. I showed her the 1 cup measuring cup. […]