My Action Plan for MS – Weathering the Storms & A bonus of Smoked Burnt Ends Pork Belly

Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to expect the unexpected — flares happen, and they can turn a normal day upside down. Over the years, I’ve built my own action plan for when MS tries to take the wheel. From being honest with loved ones and tracking symptoms to practicing self-compassion and finding joy in small things (like a bowl of cornbread or time in the garden), these steps help me navigate the storms with grace, grit, and a little bit of hope.

Managing When Life Throws You A Curveball

When life throws a curveball, sometimes all you can do is hold tight to what matters most — family, faith, and small moments of joy. This week reminded me that love, laughter, and routine can be powerful anchors when the world feels uncertain.

finding My North Statr: Choosing My Words for the Year & Bean Soup and Sweet Skillet Cornbread

A new year, a fresh guiding light. I’m setting my intentions with three words — Authenticity, Intention, and Self-Reflection — as I learn to live slower, truer, and more purposefully (with a cozy recipe or two to sweeten the journey).

Angry No More

As I do every year when August rolls around, my thoughts drift to my mom. It’s not that I don’t think of her at other times, but the weeks leading up to her birthday always bring a different kind of reflection. A soft tug on my heart. A remembering. When I sat down to write…

Another Senseless Tragedy

As a mom and a grandmother, I am numb, angry, frustrated, and heartbroken. I consider myself to be a woman of faith, hope and optimism, but honestly today I am struggling to find that space. Today I am a woman who has been knocked to the ground, a woman who is feeling despair. I don’t…