For centuries, humans have prepared for war in all kinds of fashion. Loading up on weapons. Stockpiling supplies. Making contingency plans. It is very orderly and managed. Then there is me. My preparation for war is a bit unhinged and slightly terrifying. I know you...

It has been so long since I have written anything, that I almost forget how. Anyway, I am back with my life replay. Spouse had shoulder surgery. My uncle has entered Hospice care. I decided in all the insanity to pick up extra shifts with my job where I counsel people...

In the fifty-nine years I have been roaming the planet, I am finally cognizant over what is worth my time. Relationships are a natural part of the human experience. We all have varying degrees. There are long-term friendships. There are those that serve a purpose for...

It has been a hot second since I have written my blog. Life keeps happening. Between work, volunteering, and other obligations, my writing has been sitting in the corner collecting dust. Today, I dusted off my creativity and decided you all deserved a story about...

Are you the type of person who randomly blurts out the first thing you are thinking when you are socially uncomfortable? Do you wish that you could draw those words back in your mouth once they are floating in the air? Welcome. My name is Allison and I am socially...

I am in preparation mode. It is not for a vacation or any large move, it is my strong desire to age gracefully that has me preparing. Aging gracefully is a tall order as I would not describe myself as graceful, but it really is my intention. One morning, I woke up...

At this point in 2026, I feel like I am involved with a poorly produced reality show. To be fair, most are poorly produced but not many can provide such confusion, annoyance, and anger than the one we are currently living in. I am going to be honest, what we are...

Have you ever had one of those moments where you feel like you are in your own reality show? Recently, I had one of those experiences that led me to believe that growing old with Brian is going to be more fascinating than I could ever imagine. We have gotten into the...

Twenty-four years ago today, Brian and I started our journey of self-discovery. Brian discovered he had a drinking problem and I realized that I was a control freak who thought she could manage Brian's alcoholism. We were a bit fractured. Not shattered. Definitely...

I don't know about you, but the 58-year-old woman that I am, can still regress to the insecurities of a 15-year-old girl. About a month a go, I was invited to a Galentine's party by a dear friend. The anxiety came from the realization that out of the twenty women...