i started this post, as i often do, with just a title and a few words, but then it sat untouched for over a month. life happened, and i wasn't sure how to dive in. then i found this post by cup of jo: 9 Readers Share Their Happy Moments | Cup of Jo i… Continue reading happy moments
things i want to remember – part 25
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
blog q & a
my friend chris challenged me to this blog challenge. if you know me—and i like to think you do—you know i can’t resist a challenge where i get to answer questions. in fact, i have several in drafts that i’m at various stages of working on. (i'll address this in one of the questions) here… Continue reading blog q & a
screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 71
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. mismatched shoes many years ago, my grandma and her sister-in-law minnie spent a day shopping, back when women dressed in their finest for an outing. as hardworking farm wives, they treated themselves to a well-earned day in the city—wandering… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 71
what i kept – january 2025
i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – january 2025
emotional damage
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