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Continue reading →: With a Corncob pipe and a Button NoseYou may have read my latest update about the nose problems I am now experiencing, if not, its a fun-ish, quick read. In conjunction with that mess, I will have to have surgery December 4 to have a button put in my nose,. There is hole in my septum that…
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Continue reading →: Just in time for Halloween I created a crime scene. The rhinal rocket story.While yes, this is meant to be comical, it also feels extremely true. Over the past 12 days I have had SEVERE nose bleeds, in which I bled for 10 minutes or more, at a high rate of speed, 5 separate times. Each of these times I left a mess…
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Continue reading →: What I’m Cookin’ UpIt’s so nice to be free to use a car and walk again. I am particularly enjoying some time at home alone to cook up some food for my upcoming week watching my buddy Oliver in Vincennes. Today in particular I made a full pan of chicken and veggie enchiladas,…
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Continue reading →: Give me a Break! Or a slice, or maybe a surgery?I realize it has been a little bit since I updated you all on my series of unfortunate events. This last few have been doozies. BEWARE: Some images may not be suitable to all constitutions. It all started when I went for a walk in the woods near my church,…
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Continue reading →: Steps to Build Your Emergency Preparedness Plan TodayWhat a fascinating idea for a topic to write about. I have been in charge of a group of women in my church for 2 years and my theme last year was emergency preparedness, on all sides of the spectrum. We talked about emotional, spiritual, and physical preparation. We started…
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Continue reading →: Squeaky Wheel SyndromeLet’s talk about the squeaky wheel for a minute.We all know the saying: “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” But let’s be real—sometimes, the squeaky wheel just gets exhausting. Whether we’re speaking metaphorically or literally, that constant noise eventually becomes just that: noise. And speaking of noise… I’ve been struggling…
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Continue reading →: 📮 Postcards, Pins, Coins & Rocks—Because Memories Deserve a Place to Stay 💎How collecting builds connections and deepens personal stories.
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Continue reading →: Not my Circus, not my Monkeys: Well SortaCareer Plan you say? Oh, really? Right now, it feels like I’m part of my own 7 ring circus. This is definitely my circus, and these monkeys? They’re on my back, in my inbox, and somehow messing with my résumé formatting. Instead of simply submitting an application, I’m now performing…
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Continue reading →: Why Community Involvement Matters: Especially when You are StrugglingWe all know that one neighbor who mysteriously disappears when the neighborhood clean-up begins, but shows up right on time for the potluck. Don’t be that person. Being active in your community isn’t just about free snacks—it’s about creating connections, making a difference, and ensuring that when you lock yourself out of the house, someone actually cares enough to help. Why Bother Getting Involved? Sure, you could just stay home binge-watching TV, but here’s what community involvement does for you (other than giving you an excuse to leave the house): ✅ Make New Friends – You never know, the person you meet at a local event might have the secret…

