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The trifecta of tired. 

If I just turn off my phone and step away from the computer and never log on to anything ever again will all the bad news just go…

Biscotti

Biscotti. Red Velvet White Chip, Double Chocolate, Molasses Gingerbread, Cherry Chocolate Chip & Almond. Ready for sharing!

Grief sucks.

I’m just so fucking sad. I don’t wanna today… Today is the funeral for one of my best friends. I’m gonna honor her light by wearing my sequin…

Magic

“These moons over my hammy taste like they are sprinkled with MAGIC.” Whoo boy. Whatever was in that anesthesia cocktail I had this morning for my very first…

Death

I grew up living with my grandparents, my mom their caretaker. This was my normal. My grandma was my very best friend. When she died in May 1989…

Dissociation shield activated.

I spent all day at work running our annual maker market. Despite finding out last night – one of my best friends died. I’m not sure how I…

Fuck.

Fuck. I’m feeling a giant all-encompassing suffocating depression tonight as I climb into bed. And as I scroll I realize where we all were a month ago. Fuck….

Annual Winter Maker Market @The Foundry – Saturday, December 14

I’ll be welcoming our friends at the door with hugs (for those who want one —) and with my usual “community relating” jolly-jenny-energetic-exuberant-*loud greetings of CHEER! (Coming from…

December!

And just like that – it’s December! My most favorite time of the year. I’m gonna try my best to celebrate every precious moment because my goodness, 2025…

November – Afterthoughts

Dear MAGA Family Member: Happy Holidays! My gift to you not just this year, but for the rest of my limited time on earth, is removing your access…

Election Day Musings

As I was leaving the polls tonight with the 3 other women I have worked with for several elections now – we said goodbye, and praying to see…

Election Eve

I just want to live in a world where Kamala Harris is President. This was my mantra over the weekend. IT HAS TO BE JOY THERE IS NO…

Cheers!

Talk with Colleen. (Hug)

Randomments

I will never forgive or forget all those who normalized the VERY BAD MAN. Make America Make Sense Again. I read a “handful of racists…” which is also…

Work From Home

This is what makes WFH the very, very best. best. Carrot Ginger Soup in the Instant Pot. I can’t wait to release the valve and smell the goodness….

It’s been a week…

My oh my. It’s been forever since I’ve had to <and more importantly been physically able to> put in 10 hour workdays. Lots going on. Huge grant report…

Marigold Chains

Find yourself a MoonWife who harvests and decorates the house with marigold chains. 🤎

Chronic Illness Chronicles

I’ve officially lost 10% of my weight since JULY. WHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttt the? I’m starting to think I’m moving towards a serious relationship with my heating pad. Recent Google Search…

Chicken Spaghetti Pie

I sautéed mushrooms, water chestnuts, garden beans, squash, zucchini, garlic, chives and chicken. Added cottage cheese, egg shredded cheese and bread crumb mixture and baked in oven. It’s…

Surprise Baby Pumpkins!

I didn’t mean <or more likely remember> to plant wee pumpkins among the (since removed) cucumbers but…there they are. And I love them. 🧡

Doctor, Doctor – Endocrinologist

I know I shouldn’t be shocked but today I had another experience at a medical office surrounded by people without masks. Only me. My random pain journey the…

Perpetual Spinach

I transplanted the numerous perpetual spinach vines into SIX hanging pots. They are so eccentric and wonderfully perfect. One of my long-term garden goals was to get this…

YUM

Moon Wife & I had LOTS of time in the kitchen this weekend. She took over on Saturday making Homemade Sweet Dough for Pizza Rolls, Orange Rolls and…

Hello September!

Started the day off with Porch Coffee. And then Factory Reset: Bedroom Edition. Mopped floors, dusted, decluttered and reorganized dresser decorations. Added peace lily. New candle. Washed throw…

Canning Time!

Process all the things! ​Corn, Tomato Sauce and Chicken/Corn Stock. Concord Grapes! <will I leave as juice or make pie?> Vodka Infusions – Grape, Cucamelon & Elderberry. Mandarin…

Grapes!

🍇🍇🍇 A few weeks early. I was not expecting to find these at the farm stand BUT THEY MADE ME SO HAPPY.Annual childhood nostalgia mode, unlocked!

Herbalicious goodness!

Holy Basil, Spilanthes, Elecampane Root, Thai Basil, Lemon Balm & Hibiscus Tea.