My Midlife Project

Remodeling a Middle-Aged Mom

Friday Five: 5 (More) Facts About Chocolate

“It has been shown as proof positive that carefully prepared chocolate is as healthful a food as it is pleasant; that it is nourishing and easily digested… that it is above all helpful to people who must do a great deal of mental work.” – Anthelme Brillat-Savarin I didn’t plan to drop off the face […]

Early to Rise: Day 11 (Be the Change!)

“Crying may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” ~ Psalm 30:5 (NCV) This morning I got out of bed over an hour earlier than I intended to wake up — 3:13 a.m. This is NOT a good thing, because I didn’t go to bed until after 10. I also didn’t sleep very […]

Hope and a Good Future [Part 2]

Stack of wooden building blocks spelling HOPE

“I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. Then you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will search […]

Friday Five: 5 Facts About Chocolate

“The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the same preference over tea and coffee in America which it has in Spain.”  ~ Thomas Jefferson I’ve been craving chocolate all week. I’m not sure which came first – the craving or my bi-monthly issue of ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal. […]

Early to Rise: Day 7 (One step at a time!)

“Tell me in the morning about your love, because I trust you. Show me what I should do, because my prayers go up to you.” ~ Psalm 143:8 (NCV) Confession: I went to bed at 8:00 last night… and the only reason I stayed up THAT late was because I was afraid I’d be wide […]