We're all just winging it.
Today, it's great at holding memories … water, not so much. I heard the clatter from my perch in my office, but I didn’t give it much thought. It wasn’t until I came into the kitchen hours later that I noticed exactly what the noise — well, part of the noise — had been. “I am not going to cry over… Continue reading It Was Just a Cup — Until It Wasn’t
A great massage is no match for my overactive brain. Vacations — and spas — are for relaxing, right? Maybe not, if you’re as anxious and fidgety as I am. Although it always seems like a good idea for me to book a massage and commit to relaxing, I inevitably find myself getting antsy right out of the gate… Continue reading 56 Annoying, Random, and Humorous Thoughts That Hijacked My Spa Day
At least, my new medical bills tell me so. Note: This blog post contains an Amazon affiliate link. Making a purchase from my link doesn't affect the price you pay, but it will help me pay for some physical therapy. 😉 A photo of me, thinking about my life choices that landed my in a sling. I’m… Continue reading Pilates Ain’t for the Weak
A mom’s musings during a summer Texas storm and power outage Image of the remnants of the June hailstorm that took out our power — and almost my sanity. Thunder rumbles in the not-so-distant distance. Again. For what seems like the millionth time this spring. Daughter asks me if she can make a quick Chipotle run. “Sure,” I say… Continue reading “How Long Will the WiFi Be Out?”
What are the odds of getting lucky twice? Author’s own photos of Lucky Lucky was my soul dog, as the saying goes. He was my BFF. We were partners in crime (and laziness). He showed up when I needed him most. Finding him was lucky indeed. I’m not sure what finally pushed us to get a dog… Continue reading I Swore I’d Never Get Another Dog
Here’s why I love embarrassing my kids when we get on an airplane Author’s photos of her treat bags, ready to board a flight. Sometimes, really bad ideas come from watching and reading about things on the internet (don’t eat Tide Pods, kids, and maybe don’t try to eat that spoonful of cinnamon, either). But sometimes, some… Continue reading The Sweet Side of Air Travel: Spreading Happiness at 30,000 Feet
On Aug. 22, 2021, I was bit by a copperhead in my backyard. During my treatment and recovery, I had a hard time finding documentation of what to expect during and after a bit, so I kept track of my experiences. Many thanks to Dr. Spencer Greene for collaborating with me on this. His advice… Continue reading The Day My Garden Bit Back
Sometimes, it takes an 8-week-old foster puppy to remind you of how to live life and what’s really important. First, let’s set the scene. In what some might deem as a temporary loss of my common sense, my home-from-college daughter convinced me to foster one of about a dozen puppies the local animal shelter was… Continue reading 8 Things I Learned (or Was Reminded) About Life From a Foster Puppy … in Just Three Days
Four Birds 