“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you CRAMPED and insane your whole life.” ~Anne Lamott ♣ A lifelong struggle with perfectionism is continuing to keep me small. Every post is a tiny step forward in overcoming that battle with myself.

I’m not here to sell you anything. I’m just tryin’ to have a good time.

Sometimes…when I think my opinion to be the most important, the most correct, I contemplate the vastness of the Universe, and I am but a speck of dust.

Mother told me, “Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve.” She was always protective of me…

January 21, 2017. Why did I march? I am an activist and a feminist at heart. I am very grateful for my upbringing, which made me who I am today. I was provided public education and instilled with a love of reading and lifetime learning. I am thankful to have a family that shares and […]

August 10, 2016 – Tomorrow I will embark on a journey I have been planning and envisioning in my mind, heart, and soul for weeks. Months. With a small group of close friends, I will embark upon my first multi-day hike on the Mt. Hood Timberline Trail, starting from Timberline Lodge, and moving counter-clockwise around […]