The phrase I hear most from women is “I want to get toned, but I don’t want to bulk up.” You may have heard this a million times, but I’m going to confirm it once again… looking like a bodybuilder is practically impossible for the average woman who lifts weights and eats well. Without an […]
Below the Stairs: Visiting Maymont Mansion
It’s not often that I get to be a tourist. Even when we’re on tour, our schedule is so tight that we never get much time to explore. Last weekend, during a personal trip to Richmond, I woke up feeling inspired. I checked Trip Advisor and the thing to do in Richmond is tour Maymont. […]
Confessions of an Introvert in Social Media Hell
photo by Justin Durner If ever there were a perfect time to be an extrovert, it is right here and right now. While extroverts rule the World Wide Web, introverts like myself sink deeper and deeper into our own minds. My Facebook page is chock-full of ferocious rants and Type A vomit. Some introverts find […]
Simple Summer Pasta
Lunch is always a quick-fix for me. I’m usually keeping busy during the day, so I don’t have much prep time, nor do I want to spend time cooking. I’ll spend maybe one day cooking then just pair up a protein with some carbs (veggies, fruit and/or starch). A brand new Aldi just opened near […]
May I Have this Dance?
A friend of mine who works at a radio station near Milwaukee posted on Facebook that he wants to take me Ballroom Dancing (I accept, Guy!). The funny thing is, I was a dancer for many years (11 to be exact). Before I picked up the guitar, I was in tap and ballet shoes. I miss performing […]