Fantasy vs. Reality: Where do you live?

I live in two worlds. Most of the time when I'm not working, I marinate in fantasy. Denial and self-sabotage rule the roost, but the excitement and chaos serve as a fair trade. Fantasy Land is fun. Until it isn't. But the pain of realty is short lived because I find a way to slip back … Continue reading Fantasy vs. Reality: Where do you live?

Fat. Chance.

Most women at some point in their lives have struggled with their weight. And if you're over 30 and have and access to social media, magazines, television, movie theaters and/or advertising (plugging anything from sports cars to carrot juice) you're probably not down with  fat. It's an ugly word. It says so much in the … Continue reading Fat. Chance.

Familiar

There is a special bridge in central Paris, the Pont des Arts. It's a pedestrian bridge crossing the River Seine, linking the Institut de France and the central square (cour carrée) of the Palais du Louvre. What makes this bridge so special are the countless padlocks, inscribed with initials and messages of couples in love, attached … Continue reading Familiar