So, shit got real. The Coronavirus is not only physically impacting people but now we are forced to spend time with our families due to the closing of schools and businesses. Didn't we just do that for the holidays? Kidding. Sort of. Let's flip this into a more...

Okay. So that pesky Coronavirus has now invaded my sector. Honestly, I was probably under the belief that it wouldn't affect me. But, now that my son's university has extended their spring break another week, which will morph into online learning after that, I realize...

Jesus. I feel like I haven't written in eons. When, in fact, it has just been a week. For those of you who don't know, the flu grabbed me, threw me into an unmarked van, and kept me hostage for about six days. Apparently, since I was such a good prisoner, I was...

Since Wednesday, my mother's caregiver has been absent. A mysterious illness that has kept her from coming to work. The agency doesn't divulge information regarding her diagnosis and I don't ask. Frankly, it isn't my business. So, in the meantime, I have been on...

My mother has always said, "Nothing good ever happens after midnight", and she is right. Me. I am the "nothing good" portion. My ankle has disrupted my sleep pattern to the extent that it basically screams, "If I can't sleep, you can't either". It's super bossy and...

I hope you are sitting down. What I have to share is upsetting, and I pray that you all will support me through this difficult time. Okay, here I go. My appendage has died. You know, the boot that has been my constant companion for almost 8 weeks? Yeah, it bit the...

Happy Ash Wednesday, when all the good little Catholics "give up" something in support of Jesus sacrificing his life for us. There are those who will abstain from Facebook, sweets, alcohol, joy, well, you get it. And that is all simply adorable. Really, cute. What if...

The reentry process, after being away, is tricky. I compare it to a freezing body of water. You want to ease in. Take your time. But, inevitably, some asshole shoves you. You plunge into the cold water unprepared for the shock. Welcome back to reality! My mother had...

On my departure day from the ship, I opted to take my own luggage and venture back into reality earlier than most everyone else. I was a little worried about not making my 12:05 flight because you just never know how long the disembarking process will take. I was...

Did you all miss me? I certainly felt the void. Such an odd feeling when I disconnect from the writing process, but like everyone, I needed a break. A little distance from reality. But, with any sort of timeout, there are always stories. Of course, what happens on the...