I love that Gen X is being referred to as the “Sandwich Generation”. It has many layers to its meaning, like a well made Hero sandwich. Many of us survived childhood through early adulthood eating sandwiches. As Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, “Let me count the ways.” First up is good ole Peanut Butter andContinue reading “Sandwich Generation”
Author Archives: Maria Waldren
April Showers / May Flowers….
How is it May already? Feeling like a complete slacker with my blog. However, in the mindset of self-care I need to take a few steps back and remind myself why writing wasn’t made more of a priority for the last little bit. Telling my nagging, abusive mental voice to shove it is a wayContinue reading “April Showers / May Flowers….”
March brings Madness
How are we already on the last day of March? Where did the time go? How was my journey to Self-care during the month of March? Well, it was not as dedicated as I would have liked. It started with an intruder on our property and dealing with all that. Moved on to finding aContinue reading “March brings Madness”
February Adventures
February was a roller coaster ride with many adventures. Kicked off the month renewing my commitment to focus on my health and well-being. Mid-month brought many celebrations of my birthday….47 today looks very different than it did 47 years ago. Semi-annual blood work confirmed what I knew in my heart…I have to take better careContinue reading “February Adventures”
Journey Week 2
Detours make for a winding road This week started with the first unexpected detour. Sunday evening, while driving home, a tire blew. My daughter and I were two miles from home. AAA had a 5 hour wait which would have kept us in the cold until 1 am. We were in our 1977 Ford LTD.Continue reading “Journey Week 2”
Journey Week 1
Week 1 has been busy and fulfilling. Monday: Kicked off they by waking up at 5 am. I was able to get in 22 minutes using my pedal-er (pictured below). I purchased this little device last year after my yearly physical. My doctor recommended I get one to help me begin moving more. Specifically heContinue reading “Journey Week 1”
Journey to Self-Love
1/30/2022 Today I am declaring as the first day of a journey that is long overdue. I am worthy of loving myself. I deserve to give myself unconditional love. What brought me here? Some of the things I discussed last year in a mini series called Dominoes. I am about to celebrate my 47th birthday.Continue reading “Journey to Self-Love”
Domino Effect – November 1988
Warning – this post will be very raw and may contain items that people find offensive but they will be true from my point of view and memory. In this series of posts, I will share dominoes that touched me. I remind you, dear reader, that the items you are about to read are trueContinue reading “Domino Effect – November 1988”
Domino Effect – Mom
Warning – this post will be very raw and may contain items that people find offensive but they will be true from my point of view and memory. In this series of posts, I will share dominoes that touched me. I remind you, dear reader, that the items you are about to read are trueContinue reading “Domino Effect – Mom”
Domino Effect – Parallel Track 2
Warning – this post will be very raw and may contain items that people find offensive but they will be true from my point of view and memory. In this series of posts, I will share dominoes that touched me. I remind you, dear reader, that the items you are about to read are trueContinue reading “Domino Effect – Parallel Track 2”
Middle Aged Gen X 