When time travel manifests This week, I sat calmly talking to my co-worker about how wonderful she was hosting Thanksgiving and take the week off to take care of herself. I offered that we could move our next 1:1 since she’d be off. …

All the good intentions of writing fell asleep — Hello friends. It’s been a good three months since I’ve graced Medium. More accurately, since I’ve written on Medium. …

Making a splash with a Wham! — Friday afternoon found me with the house to myself (and the cats, of course) for a weekend. I had big plans of not putting off prepping for my upcoming classes, working in the yard, and catching up on “And Just Like That.” …

And what is an acrylic pour anyway? — I don’t know if anyone would ever describe me as a color inside the lines kind of person, but at times, I can be. Painting a room is always a grand adventure I seek before remembering how much I hate taping. …

Aphids, mites, and humans be on alert — Last autumn, my mother and father built a small greenhouse in their yard. Situated just a few meters from their front door, it provided the space for my mom to start her garden in wintry Northern Michigan. Even on April 5, when the high is expected to reach 36 degrees…

And the survey says — In those gray hours after work, when I should be at the gym, and before making dinner, there is a penchant in our home for pure trash TV. …

When religion isn’t the answer — My partner works in a local Baptist church running sound for their services and events. They found him during the pandemic when they needed a consult and he’s been their sound guy since. While he may not be of their faith, he’s certainly found a community within their walls. Like…

Riding 50 days into 2023 — It’s been 50 days since I’ve written. It feels longer, but it was just a few days after New Year's when my mom texted me they were admitting her to the hospital. It was just before 4 p.m. on a Friday, I was setting up the new Keurig and about…

A physical and emotional journey toward wellness — It was just a year ago that I piled into the car in the early morning hours of December 28, 2022, and headed to Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia to undergo a lumbar fusion. …