Author: Barb

My Head Start on 2018

My Head Start on 2018

Barb Here My head start on 2018 was to begin my wellness practices in 2017 and this has proven to be brilliant! (I love being brilliant.) After quite a bit of reading and research, I’d decided that the best way for me to lose weight and 

Have Yourself a Happy Little Holiday

Have Yourself a Happy Little Holiday

Barb Here I don’t miss Christmas Cards.  Yesterday I was in line in the Post Office, waiting patiently, and listening. One young woman was putting holiday stamps on a big pile of cards and gleefully exclaimed, “I only have 27 more to write tonight!” I 

What’s Your Road Trip Style?

What’s Your Road Trip Style?

Barb Here I’m soloing today while Lynnelle is on her road trip. Heels Diva Short Hop Adventure Lynnelle never fails to impress me and this road trip plan is an excellent example. She, her sweetie, and the Littlest are traveling just over 1000 miles from 

An Ode to My Tevas

An Ode to My Tevas

Barb Here (Of course) Why Tevas? Seriously, when we set sail for parts south, I had to find a boat/outdoor/walking sandal that would work for our lifestyle, fit my foot, not mar the boat, and provide some support on easy to medium hikes. I went through 

A Visit to the Dermatologist

A Visit to the Dermatologist

Be like the Teva Diva of Heels and Tevas—not like the Uber Driver. Watch those spots and get them early. Barb here. The other day I took an Uber ride out to my physician’s office. Charles (his real name) is an older gentleman, retired, married 

How to Be a Neighbor Lady

How to Be a Neighbor Lady

I grew up in small towns in Maine, and my folks certainly taught me how to be a good neighbor but I didn’t learn how to be a Neighbor Lady until we purchased our home in South Portland. There, Laurel, our back fence neighbor, took