January 12, 2026 What the world needs now is yearning, sweet yearning I usually set a word of intention for each new year, but by the second week of January, I still hadn’t quite gotten around…
December 29, 2025 Ending the year in a better place 2025 was a dumpster fire of a year in many ways, as we all know. I am glad it’s over! Personally, the past year…
October 23, 2025 Why I’m opting for softness and comfort right now In recent weeks, I’ve realized that I no longer have an appreciation for horror movies or anything that induces anxiety or intense negative emotions….
September 18, 2025 Life lessons from a hibiscus and a rainbow maker Two beloved objects in my life have taught me valuable and comforting lessons recently. One is my scarlet-hued hardy hibiscus, planted a couple of…
September 15, 2025 Kratom is a nightmare to avoid at all costs Have you heard of “Kratom” yet? The first time I saw that word, it was on a flashing neon sign at one of the…
August 18, 2025 In praise of new beginnings This is a season of new beginnings for me. New beginnings can be exciting and fun. Just as the iconic song tells us, though,…
July 14, 2025 Here are my 5 favorite things for summer I’m going to tell you about my five favorite things for summer. But first, a caveat. This is not a blog that often encourages…
June 12, 2025 A fabulous girls’ day out in Cincinnati, Ohio I like to celebrate my birthday in somewhat epic fashion each year – and especially for the “big ages” ending in zero or five….
February 10, 2025 Dare me to try the new sweatpant jeans?! My love of comfy pants is second to none. I remember a time long ago when there really were only two options for everyday…
December 19, 2024 2025 is going to be a great year for TV I’m predicting it now – we’ll be glued to the boob tube multiple times in 2025. (Did I just age myself with that goofy…
