I am the type of person to slowly emerge myself into a pool while others, without checking the temperature, take the plunge. The shock of the cold soon wears off and they enjoy the benefits of the water while I am still sitting on the side allowing myself to adapt. It...

Twenty-eight years ago today, I married my spouse. Woah. That is a really long time to be with one person particularly with all the shit we have been through. Plus, it took me marrying him in two other ceremonies on top of the first one, to lock it up. Marriage is not...

If there is one thing that I have learned through this whole Pandemic ordeal is that there are no guarantees. I always knew that, but this situation has put that concept into the spotlight. My gift of planning has taken a backseat to simply living in the moment....

I want to say that I love my family. These humans that are pumped full of testosterone are a delight. But, we have been quarantine together for at least 1000 days, and we are starting to bicker over stupid shit. (I know it hasn't been that long. It just feels like...

Our great state of Kentucky is slowly emerging into a partially opened venue. We have gone to great lengths to do this with a safe process in place and even got recognition in a Washington Post article that deemed us and North Dakota, the only states that really meet...

The best part of this universal pause is the ease of impromptu birthday caravans. One of my best friends celebrated her birthday yesterday, so our tribe of merry woman along with the people we have been isolated with, ventured to her house. We donned our masks and...

You all were probably anxious to hear about my small outing on Monday, but I was exhausted yesterday from it, and opted to take the day off from writing. The whole getting dressed, finding my purse, and driving to Bailey's orthodontist appointment was taxing. Grateful...

Don't be overly impressed that I happen to know what day it is. Maybe it's because yesterday was Mother's Day which happens to always fall on a Sunday. Maybe it's because I have big plans today. Or maybe it is because I am losing my mind. If you are a mother, I hope...

I have been doing okay in my corner of the world. Aiming to focus on my many gratitudes along with trying to take one day at a time, but then I started getting a little antsy. Our state is in a slow process of emerging. While that seems hopeful, I am not leaping out...

While our vacation has been cancelled and venturing out to our favorite places has been nixed, I have found ways to add some bliss. Sometimes it entails being surprised at the boxes that are delivered to my door. Yesterday, I knew that my countertop convection oven...