When Life Gives You Lemons…

A series of stressful events has recently created an opportunity for growth. I've been trying to adjust my perspective rather than succumb to negativity. I know there's such a thing as toxic positivity, which I am also trying to avoid. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade... and all that. In a year of widespread…

Welcoming Middle Age

I am officially middle aged. Having recently celebrated what felt like a somewhat significant birthday, I'm filled with gratitude. My first husband was 4 years older than me, but his life ended before he reached this particular milestone. I'm now 2 years older than he lived to be, which is a strange feeling. The process…