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My New Digital Scale Told Me the Truth… and I Wasn’t Ready

March 18, 2026March 16, 2026 Valerie Jennings

After years of using an old bathroom scale, I bought a new digital scale from Costco that tracks BMI and body fat. The results were a surprising wake-up call—and the motivation Ray and I needed to get back on track with healthier habits.

Mahjong Nights and New Traditions

March 15, 2026March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

Learning to play Mahjong turned into a weekly tradition. How a cruise lesson sparked my entry into the Mahjong craze and a new hobby with frien

Relief versus Risk

February 24, 2026March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A leadership insight about relief versus risk reshaped how I approach decisions, communication, and curating my life this year.

2026 Catch-Up: Did January Even Happen?

February 16, 2026March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

I know we are already halfway through February, but I feel like I completely missed the first six weeks of the year. One minute it was New Year’s.The next minute I was standing in the kitchen thinking, Wait… what month is it? Before January becomes an unrecognizable blur, here’s a quick catch-up. 🏁 Track of… Continue reading 2026 Catch-Up: Did January Even Happen?

An Ordinary Stop, an Unexpected Favorite

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A hungry stop after a doctor’s appointment turned into an unexpectedly great meal at Buc-ee’s, proving that sometimes the best food finds you when you least expect it.

Apparently, I’m a Wig Person Now

December 28, 2025March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A funny, honest story about menopause, hair loss, wigs, and the surprising freedom of discovering you don’t have to do things the hard way.

What a Year of Questions Taught Me

December 21, 2025March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A year-end reflection on the questions that kept resurfacing—about work, family, creativity, and decision-making—and what they reveal about choosing alignment, structure, and presence over perfection.

One Weekend Before Christmas: A To-Do List Check-In

December 17, 2025March 22, 2026 Valerie Jennings

A an end-of-year to-do list check-in reflecting on holiday traditions, progress made, plans in motion, and letting go of perfection.

A Whirlwind of Advent Calendars, Laughter and Christmas Spirit

December 10, 2025December 7, 2025 Valerie Jennings

A humorous, heartfelt look at our family’s over-the-top advent calendar tradition—cheese, wine, puzzles, and the nightly routine that became our favorite December memory.

✨ “The Masks We Wear”

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 Valerie Jennings

Inspired by a favorite work of art by Anatole Krasnyansky, I found myself reflecting on the masks we wear in different parts of our lives. At a recent conference, I realized how freeing it felt to finally let mine slip—and just be myself.

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