The trap of streaming content all day

October 9, 2025
It starts innocently enough.  A rainy afternoon, a comfy couch, and “just one episode” of a series everyone’s talking about. But suddenly—hours vanish, the sun has set, and the only exercise you’ve had is reaching for the remote. Streaming platforms are designed for this. Episodes...

When people let you down – & they will

September 4, 2025
I wish I could say they won’t. That everyone you love will always meet you where you are, that your kindness will be met with grace, that promises will be kept, and...

Seen in the wild

September 1, 2025
Take a little walk in your neighborhood ...you might be surprised at what you'll find! Here's some of what we've seen in the wild this summer. A fairy garden in...

Meet our travel agent & you’ll know why we love ...

August 28, 2025
We travel a lot....a whole lot. Which is why we use a travel agent. We don't want to spend every waking minute planning our many trips. Nor could we ever keep track...

How to sit in uncertainty

August 25, 2025
We like things wrapped up in a tidy package with a bow on top, don't we? But that's not our reality. We live in constant uncertainty and many of us feel the effect of...

Why we need to fight fire with fire

August 21, 2025
We’re told to “be the bigger person.” To stay calm. To forgive. And yes, sometimes that’s the right call. But let’s be real: there are people who count on...

A life and a death

August 18, 2025
A longtime Facebook friend died the day I'm writing this and her death was unusually impactful. I felt like I knew her pretty well, although we’d never actually...

3 easy vegan recipes that make yummy meals

August 14, 2025
Whether you're fully plant-based or just trying to eat more vegan meals during the week, it doesn't have to be complicated—or boring. These three easy vegan recipes...

How I burned out on the “blah blah blah” of soc...

August 11, 2025
The blah-blah-blah on social media is making me insane. So many people pontificating on matters they know absolutely nothing about. People hating on my...

The Republican Party: then and now

August 9, 2025
Let me start by saying I was raised in Republican household. I grew up with a certain appreciation for (but not agreement with) 20th century conservative...

Is it time blindness? or just being always late?

August 7, 2025
Ever sit down to do something and suddenly hours have disappeared without a trace? Or maybe you intended to leave the house at 10 a.m., and next thing you know, it's...

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