August 2025
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My husband, Raymond, and I have not had the best track record in venturing out on romantic getaways. Our honeymoon set the stage for this unfortunate streak. The room we were assigned was across the pool, next to the ice machine, just around the corner from the lobby, and to make matters worse it shared…
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Grief is a constant companion from the first moment it arrives. It bursts through the door uninvited, often unexpected, without any regard for what you already have going on. It spreads out, taking over every corner of your space with its presence. You notice things are missing and grief just shrugs, refusing to give anything…
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It has been a dream of mine for quite a long time to have a veggie garden. It’s become an even greater desire in recent years because the produce from the grocery stores is so hit or miss. It actually feels more miss than hit lately, given the amount of moldy fruits and vegetables I…
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I enjoy working on puzzles. They allow my brain to hyper focus on something other than the neverending conga line of anxious thoughts. It’s also very satisfying to fit the pieces together and watch the picture take shape on whatever surface I have cleared to work on my puzzle. I especially enjoy the challenge of…