A Grace Full Life

Rants about blogging Rita gives me inspiration Realities about life and birds

I got a bird camera for Christmas.... Botox for migraines.... How are you celebrating New Years Eve?

Talking about:  -names that were popular in the 1970s and 1980s -going over a list of names that are becoming less popular (hint-mine is one of them) -sharing how I've been feeling lately

Getting through some hard feelings; Biscuits was really sick; Anna might get a ring, but not the kind you'd expect.

Chapter Eight- Showing Yourself Compassion 

Chapter Seven- You're Not Meant To Do This Alone 

Chapter Six- Not My Mother's Menopause 

Chapter Five- My Asylum

Chapter Four- Beneath The Icepacks

Chapter Three- There Will Be Farting

Not My Mother's Menopause, Chapter Two (The Movie)

Reading my book's Preface and Chapter One.

Stop buying plants, we have a ghost, the factory that smells like poop, and I read my latest rejection letter. 

I read my post from 2017 titled Did You Know There Are 34 Symptoms of Menopause? 

Sharing a poll of the top ten "weirdest" guilty pleasures, as well as my quirky evening ritual. 

The process of self-publishing isn't easy. Let's help those who've done it on their own. If you know of any self-published authors, please leave a comment on my blog. 

I only recently learned about gynecologist anxiety, and I can empathize.

I talk about why I've been absent from my podcast, why I'd like you to keep my loved ones in your thoughts, and the writers gathering. 

Sharing snippets from the pages of the "book" I enjoy reading, and the one I know you can write. 

Discussing John Hughes movies that are problematic.  Talking about a house that's generating quite a commotion.  And I took down a post that didn't sit well with me. 

Let's not make resolutions this January. Instead, let's do this....listen in to get the details. 

In this last podcast of 2021, I discuss female-led perspective changing films and share some of my favorite TikToks. 

This week:  Mental health talk, because I've been feeling poopy.  I saw a very interesting TikTok from a bookseller in Pittsburgh about a book that shouldn't be on the NYT bestselling list.  Movies that will change your perspective on life.  Why I'm considering sharing my book on my blog.

An exciting thing happened a few weeks ago...

- What does holding space look like?  -Why is it our responsibility to learn how to accomplish this?  -Why was it so difficult for me to learn how to do this?  -Which phrase is my all-time pet peeve? 

My TBR list has grown, and I owe it all to you!   This week's conversation topics are:   How many books have you read this year?  What is your all-time favorite book?  Do you keep track of what you've read in a reading journal?  This, plus a lot more! 

In this episode I talk about:  How I've been feeling down and how a TikTok made me reassess my life.  I re-read an old vision board and was surprised to discover that I've had a lot of good things happen to me.  I explain how to make a vision board that will help you receive what you deserve. 

In this episode, I talk about: - how my blogging has evolved -engagement versus pageviews -how important your comments are to me

In this episode, I discuss:  -Why I began podcasting -Why I don't like my touchpad -My cardinal is gone -Biscuits injury -My little lie 

In this episode, I talk about: -a passage from Caroline Garnet McGraw's book You Don't Owe Anyone -I relate it to a circumstance in my life and I read a passage from my book -I explain how you could feel invalidated in your life and how that can be traumatic -I describe how female bosses trigger me

Talking about:  -Querying agents -What a literary agent is -What a query letter is -How the self-publishing process works 

This week I talk about: -my mom's surgery -my new dancing workout -how we all have trauma

Talking about some of my quirks.

-Creativity and the book you need to read -A sweet interaction with a Starbucks barista -Not being taken seriously as an artist -A possible writers meetup next summer

I talk about how the month of August left me feeling uninspired. I also discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Step, and how meditation isn't what you think it is.  Plus, I bring up some good reads this month and why I might need a book intervention. 

Talking about... -two health scares -making time for yourself every day guilt-free -the John Hughes tour is officially happening -Comic Sans is making a comeback but not in how you think it is

Discussing:  The Art of Doing Nothing Sleep and how it's so important The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo  Reading an excerpt of The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

Discussing: Our 15th wedding anniversary & the Friends reunion 

Discussing: Our newest family member I don't listen to podcasts either  Rainbow obsession Plant fails 

Talking about how I am appreciating life more since an important anniversary. 

Discussing my years working in retail and how we need to be kind to others working in service industries. 

In this episode, my husband Mike joins me, and we discuss... -am exciting podcast addition -my sweet grandma and what made me cry when I saw her name online  -my mannequin friend who is living with us for the summer -our newfound TikTok addiction  -the documentary The Last Cruise -how well does my husband know me? -what is in YOUR Amazon cart? I bet it's not a penis pillow... -and a quote that changed the outlook of my book 

In this episode, I'll be reading a passage from Mark Nepo's book The Book of Awakening that really connected to last week's podcast message.  I have a good reason why I am doing podcasts in place of blog posts.  And I have a very eerie story to tell you about.  All of this along with my usual witty banter. :) 

Do you feel invisible as you age? Did you feel invisible when you went through perimenopause? 

This week I am discussing:  -The Love it or Hate It post briefly -Asking for your menopause stories for my book -N.A.M.S- what is it? -What a menopause practitioner is and why you should get one when you are in perimenopause -How to relieve hot flashes with something you'd never think of  -Plus, I will read an excerpt from my book -Some fun news in the future for the podcast

Talking with my husband about my migraine and pain anxiety, and discussing Pema Chodron's book Living Beautifully. 

Discussing:  Morgan Harper Nichols books Beautiful comments John Hughes  Update on my Mom Facebook hatred Flat Kari/Real Kari tour of the USA Cracker Barrel- Breakfast v. Dinner Not being in a hurry to return to normal Bloglovin

Beautiful art books, comments that are lovely, restaurants that are fun, Facebook sucks, and much more. 

Lots of information packed into this episode. I apologize in advance. 

Discussing how I am working on making this podcast easier to listen to; the dreaded "block editor"; some of my favorite spiritual books and mispronunciation. 

Why are we not feeling the love for Cream of Wheat? Where can I get a Girl Scout Cookie? And did you know there is a secret Schitt's Creek episode?

Talking about what we discussed in the comment section of A Grace Full Life blog to keep the conversation going. Oatmeal vs Cream of Wheat (who knew it would get so heated), Girl Scout Cookies, booze and more.