Notes from the studio

I opened an Etsy store in 2015 with high hopes of selling my handmade items. It seemed like the perfect place to offer handcrafted products and build my new business. The first year I was there, it looked promising. I …

Whenever I read comments under a Frida Kahlo related post, there are always one or two that show disdain for her. Most comments focus on her paintings not being groundbreaking or of quality compared to the ones by her contemporaries …

Ask yourself this: when was the last time you took a moment to savor your morning cup of coffee or tea? Or a slice of pie? I mean, really notice the taste and aroma. When was the last time you …

Krav Maga saved my life. 2017 was a rough year. For many months I lived with anger stuck in my chest. Day in and out I’d feel this painful heaviness that I couldn’t get rid of no matter what I …

Two things helped me get through a very dark time in my life: one is Krav Maga, the other is Meditation. If I hadn’t been able to calm my mind and release the anger stuck in my chest, I probably …

There. I said it. Don’t get me wrong. Marie is an amazing business woman and coach. Yet it seems to me that there’s an army of mini Maries coaching another army of tiny Maries. So many carbon copies writing the …

A late Happy New Year to you.   It’s been a while since I stopped by this tiny virtual home of mine. To be honest, I’ve still been dealing with the aftermath of the death of my cat, Ludwig, and …

Disclaimer: I’m not a self-help guru, a therapist or life coach nor do I pretend or plan to be. This post is about my personal experience and the steps I took to get myself out of a rut. We have …

Disclaimer: I’m not a self-help guru, a therapist or life coach nor do I pretend or plan to be. This post is about my personal experience and the steps I took to get myself out of a rut. Last week …