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Continue reading →: Resolutions for Life:I have always found it fascinating how, at the beginning of a new year there are lots of promises we make to ourselves that we often fail to keep. What can we do differently to be sure we are making promises/resolutions we are keeping. Last year I made a resolution…
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Continue reading →: With a Corncob pipe and a Button NoseYou may have read my latest update about the nose problems I am now experiencing, if not, its a fun-ish, quick read. In conjunction with that mess, I will have to have surgery December 4 to have a button put in my nose,. There is hole in my septum that…
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Continue reading →: Just in time for Halloween I created a crime scene. The rhinal rocket story.While yes, this is meant to be comical, it also feels extremely true. Over the past 12 days I have had SEVERE nose bleeds, in which I bled for 10 minutes or more, at a high rate of speed, 5 separate times. Each of these times I left a mess…
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Continue reading →: What I’m Cookin’ UpIt’s so nice to be free to use a car and walk again. I am particularly enjoying some time at home alone to cook up some food for my upcoming week watching my buddy Oliver in Vincennes. Today in particular I made a full pan of chicken and veggie enchiladas,…
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Continue reading →: Give me a Break! Or a slice, or maybe a surgery?I realize it has been a little bit since I updated you all on my series of unfortunate events. This last few have been doozies. BEWARE: Some images may not be suitable to all constitutions. It all started when I went for a walk in the woods near my church,…
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Continue reading →: Steps to Build Your Emergency Preparedness Plan TodayWhat a fascinating idea for a topic to write about. I have been in charge of a group of women in my church for 2 years and my theme last year was emergency preparedness, on all sides of the spectrum. We talked about emotional, spiritual, and physical preparation. We started…
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Continue reading →: Squeaky Wheel SyndromeLet’s talk about the squeaky wheel for a minute.We all know the saying: “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” But let’s be real—sometimes, the squeaky wheel just gets exhausting. Whether we’re speaking metaphorically or literally, that constant noise eventually becomes just that: noise. And speaking of noise… I’ve been struggling…
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Continue reading →: 📮 Postcards, Pins, Coins & Rocks—Because Memories Deserve a Place to Stay 💎How collecting builds connections and deepens personal stories.
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Continue reading →: Not my Circus, not my Monkeys: Well SortaCareer Plan you say? Oh, really? Right now, it feels like I’m part of my own 7 ring circus. This is definitely my circus, and these monkeys? They’re on my back, in my inbox, and somehow messing with my rĂ©sumĂ© formatting. Instead of simply submitting an application, I’m now performing…
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Continue reading →: Why Community Involvement Matters: Especially when You are StrugglingWe all know that one neighbor who mysteriously disappears when the neighborhood clean-up  begins, but shows up right on time for the potluck. Don’t be that person. Being active in your community isn’t just about free snacks—it’s about creating connections, making a difference, and ensuring that when you lock yourself out of the house, someone actually cares enough to help. Why Bother Getting Involved? Sure, you could just stay home binge-watching TV, but here’s what community involvement does for you (other than giving you an excuse to leave the house): âś… Make New Friends – You never know, the person you meet at a local event might have the secret…
