Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

March 26, 2018March 22, 2018

That Crazy Thing Called Purpose

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I woke up to no alarm and was confused. For some reason, I still have my alarm set despite not having a job that requires specific hours or a specific ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 15, 2018

The Love of a Lifetime

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I have friends who have been married for decades, then their kids leave home, and it’s almost like they are now living with a stranger they’ve known as their ... Read more

March 12, 2018March 9, 2018

Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I was actively involved in real estate for 17 years. I started my career as a single mom going through a divorce while earning $7.50 an hour. I grew into ... Read more

March 5, 2018March 2, 2018

Heal Thyself

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I have lupus, and I am a vegetarian … but that doesn’t mean I can heal myself. I find it quite interesting, the things people share with me. I ... Read more

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

The ‘Build-a-Body’ Workshop

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I am a wreck. And I am sure that plenty of us feel this way after lupus comes to steal our energy and bodies. It either adds weight or ... Read more

February 19, 2018February 16, 2018

When I’m All Alone, I’m Not Alone

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Once upon a time, I was a big extrovert. I was out so frequently, having dinner with friends, hosting events for my fashion blog, and of course, I had ... Read more

February 12, 2018February 8, 2018

The Things People Say

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Lupus is cruel. It flips your entire life on its head. It robs you of so much, and it loves women for some reason. Men get it, but the ... Read more

February 5, 2018February 1, 2018

It May Seem Impossible, But You Can’t Give Up

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I’m tired. I don’t want to do this anymore. I want the energy and the muscle tone that I once had. I wake up and, some days, I cannot ... Read more

January 29, 2018January 26, 2018

My Mantra Is Eat, Pray, and Medicate

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I am a vegetarian who occasionally slips up and eats a piece of chicken. I became a vegetarian because it made me feel better and gave me more energy. ... Read more

January 22, 2018January 19, 2018

A Little Breathing Room

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

There’s a version of a popular saying that states: “Tell the universe what you want and then watch it laugh.” Previously, I had declared that 2018 would be the ... Read more