About Me

  • Moving at the Right Speed

    What brings you peace? Peace, for me, finally feels like it’s moving at the right speed. Not slowing down or stopping, but finding that rhythm where everything inside aligns … I’m happy as hell because something fundamental has truly shifted. It’s both something I’ve found and something I’ve created – I’ve discovered this natural pace Read more

  • Rules for Real Romance

    The Intentional Courtship Method No More Games: Rules for Real Romance “Love isn’t an app swipe or a spark. It’s a home you build together, one room at a time.” TL;DR: If you want real love, not temporary thrills—read this. I’m playing the long game. Short Version: I practice intentional courtship – building love like Read more

  • Connection First

    Are you seeking security or adventure? I’m turning a simple either-or question into something much more nuanced by recognizing that adventure and security aren’t opposites – they’re interdependent, and both require something the prompt doesn’t even mention: connection. Most people would pick a side and defend it, but I saw through the false binary to Read more

  • If you were to host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? To answer this question … I’m not big into crowds, I don’t host many dinners … crowds give me anxiety. So, I changed the whole question, I guess. 😊 … You’re the one who makes anywhere Read more

  • What are you most excited about for the future? 🤔 … These prompts walk a fine line between community building and digital navel-gazing. WordPress clearly wants us clicking, commenting, and connecting with other writers, but their strategy feels borrowed from the social media playbook where personal revelation equals engagement. The problem is that we already Read more

  • What’s your definition of romantic? … Romance is the alchemy that transforms ordinary moments into magic. It’s when someone’s presence makes food taste better, colors look brighter, and the world feel more alive. It’s not about grand gestures—it’s about the way your heart skips when they look at you, the way time stops in small Read more

  • Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?    I think my approach to sustainability is probably different from what most people would expect. I’m not composting or driving a hybrid or buying organic everything – though those things are great if they work for you. My version of Read more

  • A Rhythm of its Own

    What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?    The most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten has to be perfectly prepared lobster tail… not just because of the taste, but because of the entire sensory experience my body creates. There’s something almost magical about that first bite … the sweet, briny, butter flavor hits my Read more

  • How do you practice self-care? My Evening Self-Care Checklist: □ Energy Check: Am I absorbing too much? Time to step back? □ Boundary Scan: Have I said “no” to anything I don’t actually want to do today? □ Sleep Schedule: Did I honor my bedtime and wake-up times? □ Creative Fire: Am I installing dampers Read more

  • How I Want to Retire

    How do you want to retire? How do you want to retire?    I’m already working on retirement, planning on early – in 13 years I’ll be 62. I’ve got house plans for a 1900s build in the woods. Small 1 bedroom, dining room living room combination, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. Small garden spot, Read more