After 125 blog posts – and not having missed a week since we started, thanks to Mandy’s encouragement – I feel like it’s time for me and PLANK to take the summer off. I want to find new inspirations and interesting things to share with all of you loyal followers, so we’re going away to “summer camp.” But, don’t go far … PLANK will be back in the fall!
PLANK Headed to “Summer Camp”
Weddings, Rosie Memories and Sharing Recipes
I was at a wedding last week, sitting next to a nice couple who I had never met. So to make introductory conversation, I asked the woman if they have kids (often a good place for me to find common ground) and the flood gates opened. We talked all about her FOUR teenagers and my now adult children. I could relate to so many tales she shared about their successes and struggles.
It is funny how life works, or maybe it’s MY brain … but now, as I look back on those years, I have these rosie memories and think it was a breeze. Haha, I know that is not exactly the reality, but it seems to be a nice way to remember it. And what I have found to be true is that you realize, in hindsight, that many of the things we angst over as parents were really not that big a deal.
Don’t Panic: The Amazing Aftermath of Tackling Your Fears
So here I am in my 50s, and I’ve never gotten over my fear of public speaking. Couple that with the fact that, despite my career choice, I’ve never been a spotlight seeker and you’ll begin to see why the thought of this past week has been a source of terror for me for the last few months.
As some of you probably know, I was honored by CASA of Los Angeles this week at their annual gala. It was a fantastic event – thanks to many of you for your support of me and your contributions to this incredible organization – but the road to the gala was not an easy one for me, and I thought I’d share a little of the journey with you.
The Heavy Burden of Losing Weight
My friend and editor in chief, Mandy, is a superstar. Tackling anything that comes her way with enthusiasm and gusto! I was so happy she is willing to share her story with our PLANK community. Many of us (absolutely me too) could write some version of this story. I think my version is on a loop every Monday too.
We would love to hear your comments, and let’s support each other … maybe even start a challenge if that would help everyone find motivation.
Oh life, such a crazy path we follow …
About Last Weekend – Daytime Emmy Fun
This past weekend was the Daytime Emmys … always a fun time, but even more so now that it’s become a whole weekend affair. Now that I’ve had a few days to unwind from all the excitement, I thought I’d recap a few of the highlights.
How About You … Could You Do What She Did?
This week, I’m straying a bit from my usual to share an interesting article that I recently read in Vanity Fair. As I read the article, I kept thinking about if I could do what Nan Talese did. She’s a powerful woman who has managed to have a successful career, a long marriage and two children … seemingly having everything she could want. But, did she really have it all?
Through the Fire … Taking Steps Toward Happiness
When I started this blog, I envisioned a platform for inspiration … a place where we could all share a little about our lives, with the hope that everyone could find a small, helpful piece they could take back to their own lives. I imagined recipes, gardening tips and sharing ideas on how to stay motivated in our continuous journeys to health/fitness.
I never really imagined that PLANK could have a more serious impact. Last week, however, I received a letter from a reader who said that this blog had saved her. It’s always nice to hear that your words or ideas or attitudes have inspired people … but save them?