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I took a leave from work… Here’s why

February 15, 2021
Just get on with it. Suck it up, buttercup. I don’t understand why you are so stuck. What’s wrong with you? Those weren’t comments from others… but the ones in my head recently. Although I was plugging along enough not to really ‘be noticed’ that something was off, I was melting inside. So much was...Read More
Valentine's Day Coronavirus Mask Covid Background

Valentine’s Day: Pandemic Style

February 12, 2021
Matt and I typically don’t go out on Valentine’s Day. I’m not big on crowds when things are ‘normal.’ And I hate ‘limited’ special menus that many restaurants put out on that holiday. (And if you know the origins of Valentine’s Day, you might reconsider too.) And even though the girls are 15, they still...Read More
Whole Roasted Turkey Dinner For Thanksgiving

What to do with all that turkey leftover?

November 24, 2020
I don’t know if it is the pandemic, living in California’s earthquakes and fires, or something else, but I’ve noticed I’ve become an unintentional prepper. At first, prior to the pandemic, it was earthquake prep. I got my emergency supplies ready and started buying some MREs (basically freeze-dried meals) and some water. When the fires...Read More