One of my greatest struggles when it comes to writing regularly is that in order to have something to write about, I have to take a break from writing and go do something. Not like, "step back, have a cup of tea." I don't struggle with that at all. If anything, I'm too good at... Continue Reading →
The term "FoMo" has only been around for a few years to the best of my knowledge, and if you've avoided hearing it for this long, a) welcome back to society, and b) it means "Fear Of Missing Out," a feeling you must not have experienced being so out of touch for so long. I... Continue Reading →
My parents have a turtle. Sort of. I guess they probably have lots of turtles tottering about on their land, but one in particular shows up in the yard over and over again. For as long as I can remember, I've loved animals. I've only ever had dogs, cats, and fish as pets, though, and... Continue Reading →
It took a while for my brain to boot up this morning. It probably had something to do with the neighbors beginning their fireworks celebrations early. I scrolled idly through Facebook while I ate breakfast and saw the following advertisement: I blinked. What is that? Large wooden lobster claws? I guess you hold the rounded... Continue Reading →
Every so often, usually after Kalen and I finish a house project, my mom will casually ask, "What's your next project?" and I'm always hesitant to answer this question. I'm learning that homeownership in general invariably involves a never-ending list of tasks, and even more so with an older home. Some of the tasks are... Continue Reading →
I can tell I've already lost you. It's not your fault; I picked a crummy title. Statistics are boring. This one's more for me, anyway. Thinking out loud. Well, not out loud, because this is written word and not spoken word. Unless you're using assistive programming to read this to you. I digress. I've long... Continue Reading →
I've heard that regular exercise and strength building are supposed to improve your balance and by extension make you less clumsy. Allegedly. I've never been "fit" but I exercise pretty regularly, and my balance is pretty good and improving. I always have been and even with improved fitness, remain clumsy, so I'm pretty skeptical about... Continue Reading →
I like science. I don't know if it's a natural inclination or a learned one, because it's just always been there. My dad is a semi-retired physics teacher and even when I was very small, he has always taken the time to explain the science in everything to me. Saturday mornings as a kid always... Continue Reading →
I don't know what I'm allergic to, I mean aside from amoxicillin and plastic band-aids. I didn't experience seasonal allergies until I went to college, and then it was something that would blow in every autumn. I've avoided it the last couple years; I think masking up to avoid COVID helped keep lots of stuff... Continue Reading →
Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee celebration has once again flooded my media with news of the British royal family, as happens every so often. I always view it as sort of "soft news," and a welcome break from the heavy, anxiety inducing, end-of-the-world topics typically comprising the news. After all, the royal family has no real effect... Continue Reading →