aRound Anniversary JOY

aRound Anniversary JOY

I didn’t always hoop. In fact,  I never even touched a hoop until I was 47 years old. Nevertheless, I have had abundant joy around me. With each passing year, each holiday, each birthday, each anniversary, each event, I reflect with more clarity. There is joy in...
You CAN Do This – Hooping Over 50

You CAN Do This – Hooping Over 50

If there’s one thing I have learned over the last 11 years of teaching, it’s that women, esp. those “of a certain age” come to me SO often with doubts. They see a hoop and think (or often SAY) “I can’t do that!” or...
Mini Cannoli Cups – a ROUND Italian JOY

Mini Cannoli Cups – a ROUND Italian JOY

This time of year I love me some baking. Mainly cookies, muffins & quick breads…BUT it’s super hard to get away from the carbs when you are trying to keep these yummy traditions, though! I don’t let that stop me…sometimes you just have to...
Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mother

Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mother

There’s a Birthday party today in heaven for my mother…she shaped me into who I am and why I do what I do, you’ll soon read below. In many ways, I truly AM my mother at heart…but in many other ways, I am certainly NOT. All I know is I’m so...