Books, Favorite Things, Life, Soul Homework, Universe, Writing

Quotes I’ve Been Thinking About

I have quotes all throughout my house. Not Live, Laugh, Love (the origin is not my cup of tea), but actual quotes from actual humans. Some are from books, others from movies, and a few are from people I know in person. I even keep a book of quotes that I add to when I… Continue reading Quotes I’ve Been Thinking About

Humor, Life, Nonsense, Pets, Things I Want to Remember

Things I Want to Remember | Part Four

These are the things I write in the notes section of my phone when I think of them. Most of the time when I'm waiting in line at the grocery store, stuck in traffic, or just hanging out in my hammock. Insights that come to mind out of the blue. Unrelated bits of useless information.… Continue reading Things I Want to Remember | Part Four

Birds, Favorite Things, Life, Pets, Soul Homework, Universe, Writing

The Trance

Every day, we wander around in our simulation, without realizing how comical or absurd it is. Driving along our little roads, to our little jobs, and to our little schools in our little vehicles. Consider that the next time you get a minute to reflect on your limited existence. Really think about it. It's bizarre,… Continue reading The Trance

Blogging, Books, Favorite Things, Garden, Grief, Humor, Life, Nonsense, Pets, Soul Homework, Universe, What I Kept, Writing

What I Kept | July 2022

During the month of July, these are the things I kept on my phone. The view of the Chicago skyline from the Northwestern University campus From Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening Courtesy unknown https://www.tiktok.com/@vlexisruiz/video/7119582394486820142 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiX2UCGhw2c Courtesy of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran https://www.tiktok.com/@dodford/video/7117648159815240966?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=a%20quick%20hit&t=1659453561365 My second bed From Why Won't You Apologize by Harriet Lerner… Continue reading What I Kept | July 2022

Books, Chicago, Favorite Things, Garden, Life, Nonsense, Tater Tots, Writing

Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 41

If you’re new to my blog, welcome! Here is an explanation of the tater tot post. ZINNIASSSSS Excuse me while I share alllllll the zinnia photos. I cultivated them from seed I purchased at Meijer in April. It was incredibly satisfying to see these flowers unfold. I will never again purchase a flat of flowers from a… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 41

Childhood, Favorite Things, Friends, Grief, Humor, Life, Migraine, Nonsense, Soul Homework, Things I Want to Remember, Writing

Things I Want to Remember | Part Three

I enjoy writing these posts more than tater tot posts. Writing a random post about nothing in particular is the grownup equivalent of a study hall note passing session or MASH game. Speaking of which, you can now play the MASH game online. Part three of random things I want to remember and save in… Continue reading Things I Want to Remember | Part Three