Nerdy, Dirty Girls

by isabellanorse // May 12, 2014 // 10 Comments

As I stated in an earlier blog, 2014 is the year that I push myself out of my itty-bitty comfort zone. The first step in this process was signing up for the Dirty Girl Mud Run in April. Oh. My. Gosh.... Continue reading →

Letting Go

by isabellanorse // April 28, 2014 // 8 Comments

Letting go is a part of life. We say farewell to loved ones that have passed on, unhealthy relationships and occasionally, even dreams. A recent epiphany changed my perception of one of my dreams and eased the process of releasing... Continue reading →

Of Aging and Eyebrows

by isabellanorse // April 7, 2014 // 8 Comments

I have always sworn that I will age gracefully, and I think that I am. Sort of. Continue reading →

My Year of Determination

by isabellanorse // March 17, 2014 // 7 Comments

I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions and so forth. However, this year my friend A. J. Best encouraged me pick a word for the year. It didn’t take me long to come up with one. Determination. Continue reading →

Southerners + Snow = Panic

by isabellanorse // January 28, 2014 // 2 Comments

The high temperature here yesterday was 60o F – a bit above normal for January, but not unheard of. Today, I am sitting at home due to an unexpected day off work. Why the day off? It might snow. Yes... Continue reading →

Happy “Blue” Year!

by isabellanorse // December 31, 2013 // 3 Comments

The holiday season is frequently fraught with emotions, both good and bad. Yet it seems that most people look forward to the New Year with great anticipation – it is a time of new beginnings, a chance to put the... Continue reading →

Directionally Dysfunctional

by isabellanorse // August 20, 2013 // No Comments

My husband has an excellent sense of direction. I do not. And yet, after almost twenty-seven years of marriage, he still insists on giving me directions that include phrases such as “turn east.” Really? Continue reading →