Welcome to the end of 2020. It will not be missed but it will surely be remembered. While looking through … More
Category: Family
Preparing for a Long, Dark Winter
My clinical depression met my covid depression earlier this year and now covid depression is preparing to meet my seasonal … More
Lovely Little Weekend
Blue Jay has been home since March and has had little-to-no formal structure other than spending one day at the … More
Keeping My Head Above the Water
I anticipated the layoff from my job. I understand how business works. My husband and I talked about the possibility … More
Layoff from work: Day 2
My husband and I are taking part in a 12-week parenting program to learn more about raising a child with … More
Layoff from Work: Day One
I awoke this morning shortly after 7 A.M. and laid in bed, scrolling Instagram for a few minutes. I have … More
The Twelve Villains of Christmas
I attended my brothers Christmas church production along with my mom on December 23. His church puts together a yearly … More
What the Season Means (or Does Not Mean) for Me
My mental health does not take a holiday over the Christmas season and in fact, it gets worse. My dad … More
Is it solo hiking if my dogs join me?
My pace, my adventure, and my reasons for hiking. What is not to love about being solo on the trail? … More
Wild and Free: September Long Weekend
Blue Jay and I spent the weekend together on a little holiday in Riding Mountain National Park. The park has … More