Do you ever have a good adulting day? A day when you feel confident, content, and capable of executing your responsibilities? They come around every
Writing is like running and flossing (the dental hygiene type – not the dance move). It requires perseverance, patience, time, and discipline. Once you make
I feel there’s a misconception about making friends when you’re older, about it being more difficult. I know it’s not the same for everyone, but
As a stay-at-home mom, there are days I feel like I’m not earning my keep. Days that are relatively easy, especially now that my sons
One of life’s greatest pleasures are crushes. Being attracted to another person, for reasons you might not understand. Feeling compelled to catch the eye of
In early May, Arthur and I lost our friend Dave to suicide. I wish I could say it was a surprise, but it wasn’t. We
I’m going to address the elephant in the room: I haven’t posted anything in nearly two years. My anxiety and depression were such that adding
Part of my anxiety as a kid was being called out for not knowing or understanding something I “should.” Whether it was a pop culture
My writing has stalled significantly this year. On the bright side, it’s not for lack of ideas. Fully developed sentences run through my mind but
I spent this year’s Fourth of July indoors, per usual. Some people find this odd and question my patriotism when they find out. But between
Last time I came out of a depressive episode, Russia invaded Ukraine and my dad died, which sent me spiraling back into the dark pit.
Identifying the early signs of a depressive spell helps me prepare for what’s to come. Much like a storm warning, the telltale changes in my
My grandma died last summer; she would have turned 80 today. In honor of this milestone, my mom wrote a memorial to celebrate Grandma’s life,
Listen to Your Gut I became aware of WeWork sometime in 2018. My memory of hearing about it is fuzzy. However, I do remember my
Finishing my most recent read, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman, on what is my 11th wedding anniversary
The world continues to be heavy. I try to supplement my reading list with lighter fare to help take the edge off. During the beginning
The book I had in mind to begin this blog, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, has been lauded by many of my favorite writers.