Grounded in Transitional Care

After spending eleven days in the hospital, I was released and moved to a transitional care facility. The motorcycle accident resulted in injuries to my upper right arm, left wrist/hand, and right ankle, rendering me unable to independently feed, take care of myself, or walk independently. Admitted to Transitional Care I was admitted to a […]

2 Surgeries and a Boot Finally Released

In my previous post, I shared about my motorcycle accident. It caused me to be in the hospital for eleven days, having 2 surgeries, and a boot on my right foot before being released to a short-term care facility. The least of my injuries happened to my right ankle. It was fractured, but thankfully it […]

The Strongest Woman I Know: My Mom

Back in March of 2010, about a week after my mom passed away, I wrote the following words. Even though 13 years have passed, it still feels like yesterday, and the pain of her loss continues to surface from time to time. Happy Mother’s Day to the strongest woman I know, my mom. A Tribute […]

Badass Motorcyclist Shares Her Story of Overcoming Adversity 

Have you ever met another female motorcyclist a.k.a. badass motorcyclist and just wanted to learn more about her and her story? I connected with Leslie on Instagram and separately picked up her book, “The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle: How I Faced My Fears, Shifted Gears, and Found Healing From Anxiety, Codependency, and […]

At Tim’s Place – Breakfast, lunch and hugs are served!

I haven’t been to, but if you live or are traveling through Albuquerque, NM you’ve got to stop there! Watch this video. Do share if you’ve been there! Tim’s Place UPDATE: Tim’s Place was permanently closed December 2015. It was the only restaurant in the United States that was owned by a person with down […]

Bouncing Balls Video – Sony did it again!

Have you seen Sony’s bouncing ball video? It is to advertise their Sony 4K. It is so creative and made me smile. Check it out! http://youtu.be/q2DdtkDK7w0 Here’s a look at behind the scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZ_QVHUa00 This one was done a few years ago – Sony Bravia – check that one out too! What a creative company! Well […]

Have you seen the Holstee Manifesto? Do you have one?

The Holstee Manifesto is a great place to start if you are looking to write a manifesto and consider what you want out of life.    “The Holstee Manifesto is a call to action to live a life full of intention, creativity, passion, and community.” Holstee Manifesto Find you passion and go for it! Declare […]

‘Tis the Season to Start Motorcycling Again!

Season to Start Motorcycling Well Minnesota is starting to defrost after a long, cold, snowy winter … did I mention it has been a long, cold, snowy winter?! Seriously, it was one for the record books with so many days below zero. 53 to be exact. Will the season to start motorcycling happen? This past […]

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day – today is our day! I hope you take time to celebrate what a special creation we are. Ladies, here is an inspirational message from John Maxwell on International Women’s Day. Happy International Women’s Day! Ladies, you’ve been such a pleasure to meet and feature here on Helmet or Heels blog! […]