January was a minimalist month for me. I took on a challenge with a small Facebook group to start a minimalist demolition of our homes. We tackled closets, pantries, and our very souls. I’m only sort of kidding. The idea is behind a movement to only have what you need and donate or throw out … [Read more…]
You’ve heard the ancient saying ‘people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.’ I’ll be the first to admit that as soon as I hear that oft repeated line that I laugh. I just imagine people staring at you as you go to the bathroom through several glass walls. So you’re kind of distorted … [Read more…]
2016 Election Too Close To Call Right now. Nauseated. They’re saying 2016 Election Too Close To Call. The swing states are swinging. My friends abroad are terrified. Global stock markets are plummeting. Fear is everywhere. Fear is the word of the hour. I have no idea what is going to be happening with our library. … [Read more…]
Today I’m writing about a mental health day for NABLOPOMO. I started with NABLOPOMO around 8 years ago, I think. It was where I made my first blogging friends, most of whom I still chat with daily on FB. Some write now and again, some not at all. But that original few that I posted … [Read more…]
The following is a blow by blow conversation between my husband and me. I’m trying to share more of my thoughts with him so he’s not totally in the dark. More on that another time. Conversation after a long day Husband: I’m sooo tired. Me: I’m tired, too. But, I kind of wish I was … [Read more…]
January 1st is just another date on the calendar, another ticking of the same clock. Normally I make a few silly resolutions and let that be that. Yet somehow this artificial ‘new year’ springs a fresh hope in my heart. The last couple of weeks have been pretty dark here. Posting has taken a back … [Read more…]
It’s exhausting. It’s tiring. Those are 2 separate things. One has more to do with maintaining your previous schedule along with all the other new responsibilities and the other is just taking care of a newborn, you know? Triage. The whole day is triage. From getting up and the 2 of us tag team-ing … [Read more…]
Just what every expectant mother wants to hear–Congratulations on your pregnancy, but you’re 35 so your eggs could be expiring– what!?! Let’s face it, common assumptions are that after 35 the risk for Down’s Syndrome and other congenital diseases/defects are doubled or tripled. The truth is that in any pregnancy, these problems can occur and … [Read more…]
Let’s stop for a moment and pretend we find out that your best friend, acquaintance, sibling, etc. is pregnant. What’s the first thing you say? If it’s not ‘congratulations’ you’re screwing up the conversation already. If your first thought is either: a. how many other kids they have and if it’s too many or … [Read more…]
MARCH 18 2015 I started coughing one day and thought, wow, you know, I almost feel like all my ligaments in my abdomen are loose like when I’m pregnant– ha. Nah. I’ll start my cycle in a few days, no big deal. I went and counted on the calendar, did the math from the month … [Read more…]