2, 4, 6, 8–Parenthood I Can Appreciate

Let me clarify ahead of time that I’m not a parent. Well, as per my professional code of conduct, I do act in loco parentis (in place of a parent) during the daytime, but I am well aware that it is a far cry from being a parent 24/7. That’s just my point. As I …

More Than Just a Trip Away

“We’re going on a holiday of our own!”, she beamed. I silently wondered where the holiday would be exactly since I knew that travel was iffy for many reasons. Nonetheless, I was intrigued at her announcement and most of all, I was happy that she’d sounded so happy. COVID-19 has had a tendency to zap …

The Serenity of the Mountains

Although it’s Easter Sunday, it sure doesn’t feel like it. For one thing, we aren’t celebrating with family. Secondly, the weather is less than spring-like around our parts. Maybe the fact that it’s later this year also plays into it somehow. Regardless, the only reason we know it’s Easter is because of the wishes sent …

Holiday Binge-Eating

I’m pretty careful about what I eat for many reasons, but our holiday has changed that… for now. I’ve had more no-no foods and drinks than I’ve had in a VERY long while. It’ll definitely be time to return to some clean eating when we get home. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep up with my …

At What Cost and To Whom?

I am conflicted. As we holiday and enjoy our stay away in a hotel, I am reminded of the hit that the service industry has taken due to the pandemic. What I worry about is how many folks have been affected and just how far-reaching the cuts have been to everyday people, like you and …

There’s Something About Getting Away From It All…

It’s day one of our much-anticipated trip away… or at least it was when I first began this draft. Well, technically it was day two, since the day before was a write-off in a way given that we’d arrived here mid-afternoon. To our surprise, the airport and flight went smoothly. We weren’t sure what to …

The Lost Art of Packing

Certainly NOT the size of my suitcase by any means. I’m not sure who else out there is like me, but the acts of packing my suitcase and cleaning/organizing are two of the most dysfunctional things that I do. Inevitably, I begin with one thing, then another, then another and so on until I forget …

Serendipity At Its Best

Well, I wasn’t going to say anything for a couple of reasons. One—we would surely get judged for our decision and two, we weren’t even sure what we were going to do ourselves. It’s been a wait-and-see game without a doubt. For some of you also, I’m guessing. See, we happen to LOVE travelling, specifically …

I Wish…

I wish... I wish that we could all get out of this ongoing mess, I wish that the sun would be shining everyday, I wish that we could see our loved ones without being fearful, I wish that we could see the light at the end of the tunnel, I wish that the third wave …

There’s Just Something About February

The Christmas season comes and goes and then there’s January. The month which everyone agrees lasts forever. In fact, the trek to thirty-one days has an uncanny ability to make time stand still somewhere in between, even appearing to go backward at certain moments. Just when you think you’re nearing its end, it’s as though …