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January 18, 2016
Meet Fitness Mermaid Mary Nhin
Raise your hand if you could puke every time someone asks you if you made any New Year’s resolutions. I’m pro self-improvement, but definitely don’t think there should be a start or end date on it. In fact, I think … Continue reading →
January 11, 2016
Meet Style Mermaid Patty Rankin
Welcome to 2016 and this year’s theme, “Mermaid Mojo,” which sprung from a workshop I did in 2014 that included this quote by writer Anais Nin: “I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depth and a great … Continue reading →
July 26, 2015
7 Guaranteed Joy Boosters
Vita Allegre (Joyful Living) is Ramona’s goal in my novel Dating da Vinci. While getting your groove back after a big loss (death, divorce) takes some time, I’ve gathered up 7 Joy Boosters that work for me to shift my energy and … Continue reading →
July 7, 2015
5 Big Lies Women Tell Themselves
Vita allegre. Joyful living. His eyes danced with excitement and awe and insatiable curiousity. Not just for America. For life. I ached to feel that again. This is why I gave him a ride. This is why I rented my … Continue reading →
June 22, 2015
Why Quiet Adventure Matters
In “Listening Below the Noise,” author Anne LeClaire implores us seek quiet to listen to what our heart needs to say. I think the same goes for adventure. As we create our bucket list full of thrills and high-octane fun, it’s … Continue reading →
June 15, 2015
Meditations on New York (and why you should go)
My bucket list had a Big Apple in it and I picked it over Memorial weekend with my guy Chris for some big adventure. Maybe like me, you’ve heard all of your life how amazing New York is and you … Continue reading →
February 22, 2015
5 Reasons You Should be Dancing
“If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” - Emma Goldman I can’t think of a better Every Day Adventure than dancing. I start my days singing and dancing and keep it going in the car … Continue reading →
February 21, 2015
The real Pinterest: Bowling
“There’s kind of a Zen aspect to bowling. The pins are either staying up or down before you even throw your arm back. It’s kind of a mind-set. You want to be in this perfect mind-set before you released the … Continue reading →
January 2, 2015
2015: The Year for Living Boldly
“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Happy New Year, readers! While a new year may just be another number, every day is an opportunity to fully … Continue reading →
December 7, 2014
Get Real: Rudolph and the Land of Misfit Toys
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is more than a story about a reindeer born with a deformity (a glowing red nose) that ends up saving Christmas. It’s a metaphor for misfits everywhere. Along with Mary Poppins and the Wizard of Oz, … Continue reading →
