Dear Mindy, It seems quite common to me that when there is a death in the family, a lot of anger, resentment, and hurt transpires among family members. In my family, it seems to never end. I understand that everyone grieves differently, and in most cases we grieve the loss of someone very close to us pretty much forever. As I grew older after I lost my Mother under very tragic circumstances as a child, I felt as if I were living in a constant death museum. My family could never speak of her ...
Cutting Family Ties When It’s Toxic
Ex-etiquette Gift Guide When Co-parenting
Dear Mindy I have been with my girlfriend now for 5 months. We are planning on marrying next summer. However I do have an area in our relationship that I am not comfortable with and need advice on how to handle it. She was previously married and has 2 boys with her ex. Every year for Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas etc her ex buys her gifts for the boys and she does the same on her days. I have asked her to stop this and I will ensure the boys have gifts for their dad and ask that his ...
Fourth of July Cocktail Refresher: “The American Drink”
Summer time calls for pool time, friends, barbecues, and something good to sip on. This year skip the fruit platter and make you and your friends this Fourth of July Cocktail Refresher: The American Drink. Whether you always have drinks at your fourth of July Barbecue or just want a little something something, this is the perfect sip of choice. Tell me this red, white, and blue drink in a chilled mason jar doesn't just scream- S U M M E R T I M E + F O U R T H of J U L Y! Why this ...
Two Women I follow for health and beauty Inspo- Sophie Uliano and Kris Carr
There are two women I follow for health and beauty inspo- Sophie Uliano and Kris Carr. I find every bit of their philosophy and website fascinating and convincing. If you read a recent post of mine, A Momentous Decision, you'll see that I'm on a pursuit of health and that means entirely. My mind and brain, my body inside and out, and my emotions. I have my list of books that I'm diving in to. Waking early in the morning to get to yoga or the mountain for a vigorous hike. ...
Memphis Travel Guide – Where to Stay & What to See
In May I traveled alone to see Jay and attend one of our favorite Master Chief's Retirement Ceremony. I thought it would be nice to create a Memphis Travel Guide - Where to stay & what to see. Memphis- a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for its blues & rock 'n' roll and savory barbecue. But there is more! Memphis has rich history and old money. Since I was stationed there from 2007-2010 and now my husband is there, I thought it would be fun to compile a ...
Mom & Me & Mom: Maya’s Memories of Vivian Baxter
Ladies, Did you enjoy May's book, Mom & Me & Mom? It was a quick read about Maya's Memories of Vivian Baxter and if you regard Maya Angelou the way I do, you did in fact love it. My favorite part was Chapter 23 when Angelou describes her mothers pursuit to be a seaman. When she asked her mother, Vivian Baxter, why on earth she would want to do that considering all her current successes, Vivian simply replied, "Because they told me they wouldn't let any woman in their ...