
Back in November when my life starting getting a little hairy exercise fell right off of my ‘to do’ list. For three years I had basically exercised 50 minutes a day/six days a week. Close your eyes and imagine what has happened to my body in the past three months? Not a pretty picture; you might even say scary!!!! The thought of getting back on my recumbent bike actually freaked me out. Would fifty minutes leave me wheezing like an overweight bulldog?
I racked my brain trying to come up with some incentive (non food related, of course). Finally I picked up my Kindle and dove into a book that I had downloaded months ago. After putting on oversized sweatpants and a huge shirt I plunked myself down on the bike. The good news? I survived a forty-five minute workout (I quit a little early because my boys were begging for lunch). The better news? I became absolutely engrossed in a story that I wouldn’t normally pick up. For the most part I’m a traditional reader. Going outside my comfort zone doesn’t happen often. THIS BOOK WAS WORTH IT! Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight is an emotional rollercoaster. Ms. Knight is an author I love, but this story was a departure from her normal genre. She weaves characters that will stay with you for a very long time. I waited almost six months to read this book; when I orginally purcahsed it I knew I had to be in the right state of mind. So I waited. And waited. And waited. I’m not going to provide a synopsis here (there are plenty of places that will do a better job than I can). But if you need a book that will grab you emotionally…check out Butterfly Tattoo. Deidre Knight deserves every ounce of praise she receives for this work!!!!


When I was young I thought the best show on television was Bewitched. I used to curl up on the floor and watch reruns on TBS. With a twitch of her nose, Samantha Stephens, could go back in history (loved the Salem witch hunt episode) or zap into the future. Is there anything cooler than that? 

Some years are simply tough…2010 is going to be one of those years for me. Lately I’ve been an emotional roller coaster — like the woman you see crying in the card section of your local grocery store. As much as I try not to think about things that are upsetting to me, my brain automatically detours there when I’m not paying attention. Hence, I’m going to try (very hard) to keep my blogging upbeat. This is a perfect place to focus on the bright spots in my world:
