Tired? Sometimes a Weekend Away is in Order
Author’s note: I wrote this back in November 2015. Since taking my own advice and feeling less tired, I figured even though this is an old draft, I’d publish it now anyway. Maybe it will inspire others...
View ArticleExercise Your Right, But Entertain Us First
There is a right way to exercise your rights. Here's my opinion on the latest controversy.
View ArticleMy Country is Hurting and My Heart is Breaking
Yes, my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Sutherling, Texas. Here are my thoughts. My prayers I keep to myself.
View ArticleExperience Peace When Life Throws You the Biggest Curve Ball
(Featured image by Yours Truly, Copyright 2013) I thought I’d entitle this post in the spirit of the baseball season considering it’s my second post in forever, and the season recenly ended. How...
View ArticleReflections of 2018 – Part 1
Featured image courtesy of Yours Truly ©2018 As I sit here looking out at the snowy scene in front me, I can’t help but reflect on how much I have grown over the last year…and I don’t mean by inches....
View ArticleThe Best Thing About Self Quarantine – the Slow Down
Image above copyright 2020, Lisa Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. I sure hope you’re feeling it. Let me just say, well yes, shutting down business for a period of time is no good for any economy....
View ArticleLIVE Music in the Triangle: Real Hope Worship C3 Church
LIVE Music in the Triangle brings us this week to Real Hope Worship, the worship team at C3 Church in Clayton, NC. Perfect way to start this Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday!
View ArticlePutting Stock into My Financial Health – Retirement and Emergency Funds
Life lessons: learning the hard way the importance of retirement savings and emergency funds. We need them. Learn more here.
View ArticleLife in Quarantine: What I Miss
Everything. I miss everything. Not going to lie here. Seriously, we are in week 2 officially, but I feel like ever since I made the decision to self-quarantine before it was mandated, I’ve been cooped...
View ArticleLife (Still) in Quarantine: What I Pray For
The following is written from the heart of a Believer who puts complete trust and faith in God as she navigates this crisis along with her “other” crisis that was already in play – unemployment. This...
View ArticleLife in Quarantine: I Flipped My Focus
(Cover image – the view from the Moore’s Knob Trail at Hanging Rock State Park. Aug 2020. Copyright Yours Truly.) I was going to entitle this “Flip YOUR Focus” (without the emphasis on Your; just...
View ArticleChristmas 2020 May Be Different But I’m Counting My Blessings
Christmas 2020 is very different for many of us this year. I'm not going home to see family. Read how I'm choosing to make the best of it.
View ArticleCelebrate New Years Eve 2020 the Uncommon Way
Your plans may be canceled but the fun doesn't have to be! Here are some of my ideas for a safe and festive New Year's Eve at home.
View ArticleNew Year, New Goals for 2021: More Faith, More Adventure, the RIGHT Job
It's 2021 and time for new goals. Here are mine.
View ArticleMy Heart Hurts for Humanity – American Humanity
The events of January 6th, 2021 shook my heart. This is an essay revealing my thoughts on what's missing in America and the humanity of us all.
View ArticleMore Faith Means 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
(Featured image above via the desktop is Pastor Chris Hodges of Church of the Highlands) If you recall, I had a goal of “more faith” in 2021. Well, what better way to work towards that goal than to...
View ArticleAdventure 2021: A Day at Medoc Mountain State Park
2021 for me means more adventure! Recently, I hiked along a scenic trail at Medoc Mountain State Park. Check out some pics and my thoughts from the day.
View ArticleDating 101 After 50: Courting is Not Dead
In honor of Valentine's Day this Sunday, February 14th, 2021, here is my diatribe on dating after 50. I know some of you relate!
View ArticleAdventure 2021: Yoga, the Beach, and Friends
Adventure 2021 continues with a celebratory yoga retreat in beautiful Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, NC. Check it out!
View ArticleBrain Dumping and Hope in the Future
Contemplating life after a pretty significant accident, finding hope in the future and moving forward.
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