Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

by Heidi Weston // July 8, 2014 // No Comments

Every once in a while, you read a book with characters so engaging you hope it will never end. It’s people and theme begin snaking their way into your dreams. You hope beyond hope someone in Hollywood has already finished... Continue reading →

The Pursuit of Mary Bennet, a Pride and Prejudice Novel by Pamela Mingle

by Heidi Weston // July 1, 2014 // 1 Comment

If you’ve read Pride and Prejudice, you know Mary to be the middle, largely unnoticed sister of the five Bennet daughters. She is awkward and plain, with few social graces (if any). In fact, she’s only mentioned a handful of... Continue reading →

a letter to my new workout instructor

by Heidi Weston // June 19, 2014 // No Comments

We haven’t really even met. I’ve only been to 2 of the last 5 classes you’ve taught. I apologize for that. I was sick one week, my husband was out of town two of those weeks … and I can’t... Continue reading →

Are we there yet?

by Heidi Weston // May 3, 2014 // No Comments

The silence on this blog over the past couple months wasn’t because I had nothing to say. There’s ALWAYS something to say. But about half way through my chemo treatments, some time in February, my energy level dipped so low... Continue reading →

Lessons in Self Esteem

by Heidi Weston // January 8, 2014 // 1 Comment

If you live in this country, and especially in Southern California, you are well aware of the value placed on outward image. There are two camps, as I see it. There’s the Hollywood / Fashion Industry ideal with which every... Continue reading →