January 9, 2022
It turned into more than diving into the delicious queso dip we had to order every time we sat down. It became a time when we could sit across the table from each other and leave the day behind.
January 2, 2022
I’d heard Stellaris had received a small update. Something about a Horizon Signal spawning rarely in black hole systems. I’d never triggered it in any game prior and had religiously avoided spoilers. And in a game where I couldn’t reload, one weaponless science ship had just popped the event chain.
December 24, 2021
Sometimes asking questions leads to a Christmas miracle.
November 21, 2021
Summer was edging into fall and, if my memory serves, I’d biked a couple miles to church and stood poised to repeat the trip. Clouds had appeared in the sky and darkened, but I looked at the sky and said… I’ll make it. I don’t need a ride. I’m cool.
November 14, 2021
Now, as an adult who happened to marry a man equally Christmas-crazy as myself, I decorate early for Christmas, not when it’s “normal.” I start putting up the decor in October.
September 5, 2021
August 18, 2021
When you take time for yourself each morning, you can find your balance in self-care.
August 15, 2021
In a world of chaos and constant bombardment, sometimes you just need a break. And that's okay.
August 8, 2021
Good things come in nostalgic packages - Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast in bed to boost emotional health. Who knew?
July 30, 2021
Sometimes I just need a break midweek. And that's okay.
June 10, 2021
Putting some positivity into the world can be as simple as giving a pony bead bracelet or buying someone's coffee for them.
June 10, 2021
Even as paid creatives, working in writing, artwork, and more all the time, we need creative outlets - things that won't be monetized.