Samsmom: Life, Joy, Loss and Loving your Mitochondria

This is Young Heather with my Hottie Mama, my Gran and my Great Grandma Burbank (aka Grandma B). Four generations of women who have lead amazingly different lives. I am so proud of these strong women before me who helped pave a path for my own journey. In preserving that…

Last weekend I had my first Dim Sum in Chinatown, Chicago. I huddled with my nieces over pots of tea, dumplings, and custard filled desserts shaped like pigs. Dim Sum is officially defined as a meal of small plates, usually in steamer baskets, served with tea. Dim Sum is delish.…

I am still working from home 95% of my days. And while I still find it odd that for two years now, I can get camera ready in about 15 minutes, find a top that is business-casually enough while still being cozy and yoga pants that provide enough, stretch and…

Its been cold and snowy here in Colorado. I love it. It is Winter. And therefore it should snow. All is right in the world when it’s covered in a blanket of white. Yesterday it was -1 degrees. Delightful. The cold hit my nose as I inhaled- reminding me I…

Tonight this rowdy crew was kind enough to gather for my birthday. But my birthday didn’t matter…..any time I have a chance to gather with this group is a celebration. I would celebrate national Lost Sock Memorial Day just to be with them For the record, National Lost Sock Memorial…