"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

"Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. --Paul Pearshall I'm over wrought with emotion sitting at...

"I have never won more than $2 playing the lottery but when it comes to family, I hit the jackpot. My Mom is an angel walking around in a mortal's body and as good fortune would have it, she has an identical twin, who is just that-- identical in every way. When I have...

Putting It Out There....The purpose of this blog since the very inception in December 2008 has been to help all of us (myself included) to step back and gain a little perspective on life, raise our spirits, share ideas and thoughts with a few laughs and sometimes a...

I thought writing a blog would be fun, easy and rewarding because I could encourage others to take steps to lose weight while keeping myself on the healthy lifestyle track as well. I love to write and I've learned how much I enjoy sharing stories of weight trials,...