I enjoy watching movies while cooking and cleaning. There are many movies I’ve watched more than 5 times. Star Wars is part of my fabric of bring. Out of Africa – at 16 years old, this movie opened up repressed grief and loss – I cried in the theatre, coming out of the theatre and…
Am I Superstitious?
Am I superstitious? Not really. I walk under ladders. We own a black cat. I do knock on wood – my head – when everything seems to be going smoothly and I’d like it to remain that way. S, 🌻 This is Georgie, our black cat – sitting on a ladder. 😎
Which Animal Represents Me? Tiger – Hear Me Roar!
Originally Published: March 11th, 2025 2026 Which animal do I compare myself to? I have a great story about this. In 1997, I attended a 28 day program for my alcoholism. This was my first introduction to therapy of any kind and I finally find words to match the emotions locked deep within my heart….
A Letter To My 100-Year-Old Self
Originally Published: March 10th, 2025 2026 Dear Stephanie, I hope you and Michael have lived on a cruise ship like you spoke of, then settled on a small island in Thailand to live out the rest of your days on earth. I hope you start each morning with meditation and a gentle yoga practice on…
Where Would I Go On A Shopping Spree?
Originally Published: March 9th, 2025 2026 If I could go on a shopping spree, I would go to Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to purchase everything we want and dream about to complete our dome home, reiki studio and develop our lakefront property. S, 🌻 2025 Hell Yeah! Kent Building Supplies Kent Building…
My Middle Name: Rae – Of Sunshine
Originally Published: March 8th, 2025 I believe my mother wanted my first name to be Rae, however it was not a popular name at the time so Stephanie was chosen, then Rae. S, ☀️
Last Thing Learned: Autism & Pathological Demand Avoidance
Originally Published: March 7th, 2025 2026 During a recent Recovery Dharma meeting for my alcoholism, an autistic member spoke about his struggles with PDA. I googled this and discovered PDA is Pathological Demand Avoidance, commonly associated with those living with autism. From PDA Society: What is PDA? The term PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance….
There Really Isn’t One Question I Hate To Be Asked
Originally Published: March 6th, 2025 2026 What is one questionI hate to be asked? I don’t know. I can’t think of one. S, 🌻 2025 The Macgyver Requests One question I hate to be asked? Hmmmm? I had to think about this. Mostly, I guess is when Michael asks me to help him measure something…