Christine Carlo George

Woweee!! It’s been exactly two months since I’ve written; that’s a considerable pause, the longest since I started this blog two and a half years ago. First, it’s great to see you back here. It’s been so long because I haven’t felt inspired to write. Every time I think about what to write, my mind seems overloaded with information. After some reflection, I’ve realized that I’m feeling burned out. Can you relate? I’m trying to accomplish too much, and I’m saying yes to too man

Our family has experienced many ups and downs in the last two weeks. I passed the one-year mark since my breast cancer diagnosis . I’m happy to report I am one year cancer-free. I’m celebrating by co-hosting a yoga class with Jen Houghtaling to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You can sign up for class here. At the same time, we said goodbye to our girl Molly. Our 15-year-old Coton de Tulear had been declining for a few months when her cancer metas

Gratitude was my word in 2020. One year ago, I could never have imagined how vital or appropriate gratitude would be for me this year....

Gratitude is my word for 2020. Who knew 12 months later how significant it would be. It’s amazing how a pandemic and a cancer diagnosis...

Thanksgiving is certainly going to look different this year. Most of us will be trading our traditional large family gatherings for...

Earlier this week I had a conversation with a girlfriend who said she’s felt since the New Year that she hasn’t gotten a chance to just...

I’m thankful for our trip to Italy. This year we celebrated my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to visit our family in...

I’m thankful for Pale Oak and Twighlight, colors by Benjamin Moore. This year we painted the outside of our house in Pale Oak and the...

I’m thankful I get to be Gil’s Mom. Today, on the 8th day of December, my son, Gil, turns 8, so it’s only appropriate that I feel...

I’m thankful for a safe and warm bed to sleep in. It may sound simple but every night I go to bed tired and am thankful I have a safe,...

I’m thankful for Orangetheory Fitness and the early morning coaches and students who show up every morning. Since March, I’ve gotten into...

I’m thankful for the experience of being a leader during a time of change and uncertainty. My company made a sudden pivot when it...

I’m thankful for a new relationship with a colleague at work. My colleague and I are two very strong women whose personalities couldn’t...

I’m thankful for Audible. I have never been a strong reader but thanks to Audible and my commute to work, I’ve listened to 9 books this...

As we move into the mayhem of planning, preparing, shopping, hosting and attending holiday soireés, I thought it might be nice to extend...

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives.  Most often we do that by writing down what we’re thankful for,...

As we celebrate our country’s birthday this week, I am reminded of all of the freedoms and the gifts we are entitled to as Americans. ...