2020 was a mess. We can’t ignore that fact, but that doesn’t mean we can’t go into this new year with a sense of hope.
Give Thanks Where It’s Due: Happy Thanksgiving!
Though Thanksgiving has some problematic historical contexts, I still enjoy taking today to take stock of what's going on in my life, and noting all the things I'm thankful for. It's magical for the brain, and so helpful for reminding us what's important in our lives.
Socially Distanced
Things have been...pretty weird, haven’t they? A little weird, very tragic, and I think we’ve all been thrown off-balance by what this COVID-19 pandemic has brought us. The one thing most of us can relate to is the struggles of being strapped to our homes, which, no matter who you are, does come with a …
Hello There, New Decade (Goals for 2020)
Happy New Year, y’all. Go forth, kick some butt (metaphorically), and make this next decade the best one, yet.
Halloween Panic and Preparedness: A Memoir
Ah yes, Halloween. It’s almost upon us. I always look forward to this holiday, but it always seems to sneak up on me, leaving me panicking at the last minute trying to get things ready for the holiday. I’d say I’m like…70% prepared, this time around, but let me tell you, there are still some …
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New and WILD Experiences
Because of the amount that we’ve raised for charity, some of our milestone incentives have been providing us with some VERY entertaining content.
Happy New Year!
It's 2019, and I'm feeling refreshed and ready to kick this year right in the butt! I hope you are, as well! Like most times when a new year starts, we're all in this mode of trying to make changes for the better. And that's great! It's good to have reasons to make changes in …
Good Ol’ Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is like getting ecstatic about the cookies you have in the oven, only for them to come out burned and bitter.
Creating Happiness
ven though I know I won’t be living here in this house the foreseeable future, I figured this could be one of many parting gifts that I give it before I say farewell.
Trying to be Productive while Emotionally Exhausted
We have to process so much in a day, so we can’t possibly expect ourselves to do it all, all of the time.