Author Archives: colleen

Even The Crazy Ones

Posted on October 25, 2024 by colleen

So, I did it. And yet I can’t explain why. All I know is that I have wanted to skydive since I was in high school. I am turning 65 this month and feel the clock ticking in so many

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Learning from Long Term Losers

Posted on September 20, 2023 by colleen

Successful long term weight management for bariatric patients takes an extraordinary amount of commitment and discipline. I am 27 years post op this year and I must say – It’s awesome out here – meaning life beyond surgery, recovery, and

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Scatter Sunshine!

Posted on April 1, 2023 by colleen

Never could there have been a more perfect surprise than I had this morning. On this cold, dreary, snowy April day, when we are beyond ready for the Spring that just doesn’t seem to come – this happened!    

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A Bit of Oil in My Lamp

Posted on December 13, 2022 by colleen

Feeling overwhelmed? I can surely relate. Whenever I find myself burdened with too much to do, I ask myself, “Am I overwhelmed or am I under serving? I pause to question if all of my energy is being spent on

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Embracing Family Traditions

Posted on November 28, 2022 by colleen

In our world full of chaos, confusion and change, few things are as comforting to us as adults and to our children than the consistency of treasured family traditions. When holiday gatherings are filled with children’s comments like, “Oh, I

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Storage Bins

Posted on November 12, 2022 by colleen

Winter clothes out – summer clothes in. Thanksgiving decorations out – Halloween decorations in. As seasons come and go, I pack and unpack my storage bins. After each holiday I trade out my holiday stuff. I re-sort, organize, and thin

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Kora’s Burden

Posted on October 26, 2022 by colleen

Yesterday, I helped out in a pre-school class. It was exhausting but exhilarating at the same time.  The teachers were well prepared, the room was colorful and inviting and it filled up quickly with kid craziness. In no time, the

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Lessons From Trees

Posted on October 17, 2022 by colleen

We live in the woods. Each spring, as our snow melts, we assess the winter wear on our trees. Some have fallen, others, snap in half, some die, new trees sprout, but most stand strong and true, strengthened by the

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Let Go!

Posted on September 14, 2022 by colleen

And they did! We all did. At a life changing, memorable bariatric conference, we all let go. Each one of us, having done some soul searching and personal reflection, selected one thing that was holding us back, dragging us down,

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Riptides

Posted on August 22, 2022 by colleen

For those of you who have had the opportunity to swim in the ocean, you likely can recall what it feels like be managed and controlled by the ocean’s powerful, relentless forces. Standing near the shore, waves crash against you

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