Recognizing When It's Time to Step Back and Rediscover Balance On the heels of a busy holiday season, I transition into my busiest season at work - Q1. From November through April the rhythm of daily life beats relentlessly on and demands seem ceaseless. With my new normal, living with the side effects of cancer… Continue reading Unplugging and Recharging: Finding Solace in Simplicity
Category: Holidays
Embracing the Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection
The winter solstice is here, December 21, 2025. It's what I like to call the long winter's night. The nadir of the natural world. I once read, to paraphrase, that it's the ending, the death, of the cycle of life. Celebrating solstices is among the oldest traditions and rituals known to humans, along with storytelling… Continue reading Embracing the Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection
Embracing the Christmas Spirit: Yuletide
Happy First Day of Christmas I have been feeling somewhat Grinch-y this year. This season snuck up on me too quickly, startling me how fast it's come. Maybe it's the year and a half with the blanket of cancer that has been my companion. Maybe it's my thoughts of the Christmases gone that will never… Continue reading Embracing the Christmas Spirit: Yuletide
Surviving Holiday Stress: A Guide for the Grinch in All of Us
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, peace, and goodwill. But for some of us, they can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and frustration. Whether it's the pressure of finding the perfect gifts, the hassle of traveling, the awkwardness of family gatherings, or the unrealistic expectations of social media, the… Continue reading Surviving Holiday Stress: A Guide for the Grinch in All of Us
happy mother’s day, peeps
...A few days late. It's been a taxing time. But I'm still here. I'm recovering from chemo and radiation. I'm three weeks back to work. I'm feeling exhausted, still have neuropathy, and chemo brain is challenging. I know it's going to take time. I hope all is well with all of you. Photo by George… Continue reading happy mother’s day, peeps
Does Anyone Celebrate the 12 Days & the Ephinay anymore?
For most of my life I had no idea that the Christmas carol I had fun memorizing as a child, The 12 Days of Christmas, was based on an ancient feast that ran for twelve days and that it ended with the Epiphany. I knew that the Epiphany was a holy day but not really… Continue reading Does Anyone Celebrate the 12 Days & the Ephinay anymore?
A New Year Missive
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonder time celebrating the end of 2023 and the start of 2024. As we enter a new year, we often make resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives. But sometimes, we also need to think about what to avoid in the new year. Here are some… Continue reading A New Year Missive
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year friends! I'm almost halfway through chemo and I'm looking forward to being on the other side of chemo and radiation hopefully by April. Be safe out there if you're joining the revelries tonight. I wish everyone a most excellent 2024.
10 New Years Resolutions to Give Up on Before You Start
It's that time of year again, when we all make promises to ourselves that we know we won't keep. But why bother with the guilt and disappointment of failing at your goals, when you can just give up on them before you even start? Here are 10 New Year's Resolutions that you should ditch right… Continue reading 10 New Years Resolutions to Give Up on Before You Start
Christmas Dad Jokes
If you're looking for some festive humor to spice up your holidays, here is some corny fun to get some eye rolling laughter. Here are some of my favorites: What do you call a fish that wears a bowtie? Sofishticated. How does Santa keep track of all the fireplaces he's visited? He keeps a logbook. How does… Continue reading Christmas Dad Jokes
Thanksgiving Antics
If you're looking for a way to spice up your Thanksgiving, here are some ideas to make it happen. First, invite some guests who have nothing in common with your family, such as your ex, your rival, or a random stranger. Then, prepare a feast that is completely opposite of the traditional Thanksgiving menu, such… Continue reading Thanksgiving Antics
Walk with Me to the River
From my little corner of the world travelling down our humble road, on this calm, quiet Mother's Day I am pensive. It's an overcast day but I am surrounded by my comforts, a loving, thoughtful husband, a lifetime of books, nearly 1000 in my personal library, among the other things that bring joy. We don't… Continue reading Walk with Me to the River
An Easter Visit to Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati
Nestled in Cincinnati's Eden Park, Krohn Conservatory is a great place to visit on a spring day. The conservatory is filled with Art Deco details and contemporary art surrounded by plants from around the world. There are several greenhouses to tour, each maintaining different climates for the plants that they house. As a native Cincinnatian… Continue reading An Easter Visit to Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati
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