my dear friend melanie has been an incredible source of love and support for both my mom and me as we’ve navigated the loss of my dad. a while ago, she said something that stayed with me—that we will always grieve him. and she’s right. grief doesn’t have an expiration date. losing my dad has… Continue reading making peace with grief
i don’t want to lose track of the random thoughts swirling in my mind, so i’ve been jotting them down in the notes section of my phone. i’m sharing them in the hope that they resonate with you, too. if this is your first visit, welcome! you can find the other parts of this series… Continue reading things i want to remember – part 25
i had two appointments last week—one with my migraine doctor for my three-month botox checkup, and a few days later, my monthly visit with my psychiatrist. i went to my migraine appointment feeling optimistic, because for the first time in the 19 years i’ve had migraines, i’ve been keeping a detailed migraine and headache journal.… Continue reading emotional damage
in january 2023, i started taking daily selfies—a small, personal ritual i wrote about last december in a post called a year of selfies. i published that post four days before my dad received the results of a bone scan that would change our lives forever. i’ve always used photos to document my life—not necessarily… Continue reading a year of selfies – 2024
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. sitting around the fire last week, i spent some time browsing uncommon goods. if you’ve never checked it out, i highly recommend giving it a look. it’s a little on the pricey side, but true to its name, it’s full of… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 69
thanksgiving was a little tougher this year, which is why this post is coming a bit later than usual. i had a lighthearted tater tot post ready to share, but it didn’t feel right. holidays are especially hard when you're grieving, and even more so when the person you’re grieving loved those holidays as much… Continue reading where i’m finding comfort
A Grace Full Life 