Mentally, I returned with a mixed bag of St. John souvenirs. Most are them are happy, unforgettable, illuminating … but a teeny tiny one is sad. I’ve been building up this pilgrimage, and now that it’s complete, it’s left me a little adrift, so to speak. I’m no shrink, but I’m guessing it has to … More St. John Souvenirs
My friend Jen posted this “Life in a Day” video on Facebook the other day, and I found it breathtaking.
Need a little sunshine on this dreary winter Thursday? Check out these pictures from our recent trip to St. John USVI (U.S. Virgin Islands). That’s right, U.S. So if you’re traveling from the States: You don’t need a passport. Most of your phones will work there (check with your carrier). You don’t need to transfer your cash … More St. John Tips and Photos
Last week I took a pilgrimage to the island of St. John. I went to find a part of Sue, leave a part of Sue, and gain direction in life after Sue. I went to find paradise. It gave me poetry. Turns out the island’s namesake was able to put my journey into words much … More Paradise and Poetry
The reason I love snorkeling so much is that it’s always been quite difficult for me. I can’t really swim (pathetic, but true) and no matter how many times I’ve gone snorkeling, I always have to work through a minor panic attack to get accustomed to inhaling with my masked face in the water. Yet, … More Lessons in Snorkeling
“A journey to a place which is considered special and which you visit to show your respect.”—Cambridge Dictionaries Online And thus my husband, daughter, and I embark on a pilgrimage to the island of St. John. Obviously, it’s gorgeous. But why is it so special to us?
I heard this song in the car the other day on KEXP. It reminded me of my recent manifesto to start every day cuddling with my baby. If you’re in the mood for a feel-good tune, this is well worth a listen. “In silver piles of smiles,/May all your days be gold, my child … ”
Have you heard? Non-drinkers have the highest mortality rate. So if you want to live longer: drink. Having 1-3 drinks a day is optimal, according to the paper in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, but even heavy drinkers were shown to outlive the abstainers.
Over the course of my life, the way I’ve thought about my boobs has changed. When I was a kid, I thought of them as weird. (Barbie didn’t have nipples, so why did I?) When I was a teen, I thought of them as useful. When I was in my 20s, I thought of them … More 10 Things I Learned About Mammograms
Welcome to another day in your beautiful life. Here’s a funny (and rather odd) video of one of Sue’s favorite songs to send you on your way. **Spoiler alert: spot the sweet ’90s mullet!**
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