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A “Normal” Thursday

I will preface this by saying that none of our days are “normal!” First, you must realize that my baseline is major stress and anxiety. Second, with the twins soon to be turning 18 and the freedoms that come with that age, I’m even more stressed! Oh, and we’re moving! Yeah…do you see now? So,Continue reading “A “Normal” Thursday”

A Mental Health Update for me! For Me! A Mental Health Update for You! For You!

Sorry. I just had this run through my head to the tune of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” song “A Very Happy Unbirthday!” Strange where my mind will take us! 😜 So…I’ve been struggling a lot with anxiety lately. To the point where it almost crippled me. I know in my heart that God is goodContinue reading “A Mental Health Update for me! For Me! A Mental Health Update for You! For You!”

Trying

I’m glad to see the backside Of this most trying day! The people drove me crazy, A short drive, they would say! The day was difficult enough To make me pull my hair. I pushed and panted through it, By the end I think I scared! Lots of little children, Playing with tiny toys. Let’sContinue reading “Trying”

Steak, Anyone?

Tonight we had pork steak for dinner, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. Do I have pictures? No. I don’t. We ate it all. How did I cook it? At 350° F for an hour, flipping it halfway through. (Ok full disclosure: I forgot to flip it until ten minutes before it was done,Continue reading “Steak, Anyone?”

Feed the Birds

Do you remember that song from “Mary Poppins?” The one about the old woman who sits on the steps to the cathedral and feeds the birds? She asks others to feed them too. She will provide the food for a small fee (a tuppence) and we can help her to take care of the lessContinue reading “Feed the Birds”

A Future Sad Parting

As many of you know, I was able to secure a job at my beloved homeless shelter through a state-funded program. I am loving it there. I organize, answer phones, organize, sort donations, organize, help people, organize, lighten the manager’s load, organize, etc. I love being able to dig my heels in and help out.Continue reading “A Future Sad Parting”

I Just Lost My Mind…and Spring!

Ok, so it’s Friday. I know. I know. I can’t believe I forgot to post yesterday! Head thunk (or what they call these days face palm. I like head thunk better!) Sooooo…what do you want to talk about? I, myself, have been struggling with a negative person in my life. He completely drains my energyContinue reading “I Just Lost My Mind…and Spring!”