Dear Friends, As the year winds down I hope you are surrounded by people you love and those who love you back. Eat well, drink up and partake in all that is merry! I’m getting caught up in the season — decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping a few gifts (I can’t wait to see … Read More →
Dear Friends, “Am I going to die?” As 2014 comes to a close, have you thought about all that has happened this year? Surely there were many joyous occasions and moments. Births? Weddings? Travel? A new home or job? No matter how your year was filled, are there some things you wished had been accomplished? … Read More →
Dear Friends, I know it’s not new, but what do you think of the Ugly Sweater craze this year? Love it? Don’t love it? Been on a Sweater Party Pub Crawl? Ugly Sweater 5K or other sweater-related event? I confess, years ago I had one. It was a very nice wool sweater with a bedazzled … Read More →
Dears Friends, I was inspired today watching Bo Eason’s video on not having a PLAN B for your life. You know the old term your mama preached: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”? Have a back-up plan, just in case –- the sky falls down, s/he leaves you, you run out of … Read More →
Dear Friends, There’s no telling what is over the ridge or around the corner. Remember quitting requires no talent, and many people have given up on their dreams when they were oh so close. Cheers! Stephanie #BFAT
When you feel more than blah and can’t get out of your own way, don’t despair. There are many practical solutions to push past a funky mood to get your day back on track. It goes something like this: You skip binge watching reruns of Breaking Bad and sink your weary head into the pillow. … Read More →
Okay, a hashtag like #BFAT* will not change your life. But it’s a start… Let’s get real for a minute. Any life change requires your participation. A pair of high-tech sneakers will not make you an Olympic long distance runner. And a benign hashtag like #BFAT* (Be F–g Awesome Today/Be F.A.T.) will only change your … Read More →
The Urban Dictionary defines Mojo as a magic power that allows someone to be creative or effective. Okay, so, yeah, excluding the private beach in Tahiti, let’s get serious about the best place to rev up your Mojo and inspire your creativity. Where do you go to get motivated each day to achieve your goal? … Read More →
In the beginning God created a skinny chick. And it was good. So I thought. The term # BFAT began with the seed planting of a positive and kick-ass attitude in the wake of a life-changing diagnosis. ESSAY/INSPIRATIONAL/#BFAT It was nearly eighteen years ago when # BFAT changed my life. Although the term hadn’t been … Read More →
How a “Lone Nut” and a “Loyal First Follower” can create a Movement The term #BFAT is an idea with the potential of becoming a movement. It had its “Lone Nut” (me), the person who dreamed up the name but certainly not the the idea of being the best YOU every day. Heck my mamma … Read More →
