It has been an interesting year, to say the least. Looking back, I have a lot to be thankful for. Sure, there were many unpleasant moments, but I’m not the sort to dwell on the negative… not anymore. These days, people’s memories are measured with the photos they take on their cell phone. I have … More Year in Review
My son and I have spent the last three months working hard to finish up our homeschool year. I have had a lot experiences and thoughts to share, but I lacked the motivation to write about them. Sure, I started to write a few blog posts, but I couldn’t bring myself to publish them. I’m … More A Happy Ending and a New Beginning
It’s Take a Child Outside week in North Carolina. Even though we actually live in South Carolina, I plan on celebrating and making the most of it. It kicked off today with National Public Lands Day, and I had big plans. An art festival at a local state park started yesterday, and I planned to … More Take a Child Outside
My son’s summer vacation will be ending in a couple of weeks, and we’ve managed to pack in quite a bit of adventure. I’ve been thrilled with every special moment. However, we’ve also done a lot of my favorite pastime… satisfying my agoraphobic tendencies by relaxing at home. To make matters worse, my poor garden never … More The adventure continues…
My son and I are enjoying our summer vacation so far, and we were long overdue for the adventures of our past. Things that were once important to us are being addressed again. We finally have some breathing room to do that. A couple of outings reminded me that although we’ve gotten a little lost … More Accepting Defeat for the win
The school year is over and summer has begun for my son. We both have a lot of built up and unnecessary stress to relieve, and it’s time to find our normal again. The only normal I know is to seek adventure and fun wherever I can find it for us. And so, I am on … More The road less traveled
About a year ago, I was picking up some pizza for dinner, and I made a huge mistake. I’m not sure how, but I let my phone get stolen. Fifteen minutes later, I was home checking my emails when I realized someone was purchasing apps on my phone with credits from my Amazon account. It … More The karma of being Sincere
Many of us have problems with bill collectors at some point in our lives. In recent years, our economy has placed many people in bad financial positions they never thought they’d find themselves in. For my household, the effects of a poor economy haven’t affected our current status much. As a matter of fact, we’re … More When the Professional Con Underestimates the Lady
The moment I got in my car, I checked my phone for messages. I wasn’t expecting any, but there were two missed calls and a text message. Of course, when it’s necessary for me to be unavailable for a short time, the school nurse calls. My husband’s text told the tale. My son had a sore throat … More Linden Leaf Tea, a Gargle, and a Tiny Rant… a continued story
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Every once in a while, you just have one of those days. It wasn’t a bad day. It was just a little unusual. It started out normally as I got my kid ready for school. Later in the morning, I went for my scheduled MRI for an old neck injury that recently came back to … More The Accidental Psychedelic and How to Get Through an MRI
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