I think I’m having a midlife crisis. Ok, not really. I mean, I’m not running out to buy a Tesla or planning to quit my job and start a new career in Tahiti selling surfboards or anything. What rational woman with kids does…
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I can’t remember a time when I have. And every year I feel vaguely guilty, like it’s something I should do. Then I don’t do it. The argument goes something like this: “What’s the point of a New…
Welcome back! Last week, I was writing about all the chaos that happened in the past week (car breaking down, last minute child care shuffle and more. If you want to read that post you can find it here. Anyway, now that we’re gearing up…
Hello. My name is Andrea and I’m a perfectionist. (Group says, “Hi Andrea!”) Yep, it’s something bordering on a disease. Actually, it’s a form of self flagellation, of self torture. I’m not proud of it. The best image I have of perfectionism is a…
Welcome! It’s good to have you here. It’s such a busy season, moving into the holidays. It’s such a hectic time with all the planning and shopping and Christmas pictures. Personally, I like a nice gift as much as anyone, but honestly, I just don’t really…
I had a fight with my husband this week. Big deal, right? Everyone has arguments with their spouse from time to time, right? Well, yes. Anytime you put two very different people together, have them live in the same house, pool their resources, and…
It’s that time of year again! The temperature is falling, the leaves are changing colors, the kids are back to the school schedule and autumn is in full swing. The stores seem to think it’s time to put out Christmas decorations. Even though I refuse…
Hey everyone! So glad you’re here! It’s been a whirlwind few weeks between the Tea Talk, working the weekend at the hospital, and speaking on a panel discussion on menopause last weekend. It’s also been busy at work as usual, and the kids need to…
I didn’t think I’d post this week. I mean, here I am at a conference for Integrative Women’s Healthcare at a beautiful resort, learning a ton of great information and enjoying beautiful weather, so who has time to post on a blog? It’s basically vacation…
It all started with the eclipse… So, a few weeks ago we started talking about seeing the eclipse. We knew we lived close to the zone of the total eclipse, and we thought it might be a fun experience. Then Perry watched a TED…