I’m tired today. Caregiving on top of my regular activities adds both a physical and mental burden. I’m very thankful to still have my older family members with me, but I’m honest enough to admit it’s exhausting sometimes. Being tired is a small price to pay to have my family in circumstances where they canContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay to Be Tired”
Category Archives: Writing
The Ironic Benefit of Panic Points
After a couple of weeks, there comes a time when a caregiver must sit down and assess tasks that aren’t related to caregiving directly. Today, I sat down to pay bills before they went overdue, and I experienced a moment of panic. Did I pay my car insurance that was due on April 16th? I’mContinueContinue reading “The Ironic Benefit of Panic Points”
Splitting Ourselves
We often hear people say they like it when someone is the same person all the time, but for a long time I’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be the same way all the time. In my library career, there were times when I found myself being a public speaker whether it was toContinueContinue reading “Splitting Ourselves”
Time for Another Spring Reset
After spending a couple of hours yesterday prepping a small garden plot in the backyard, I came in tired and sore but also invigorated. Spring always refreshes my soul, and it makes me want to clean, declutter, organize, garden, and wander. During my weekly grocery shopping trip, I grabbed some space saving bags to compressContinueContinue reading “Time for Another Spring Reset”
Who Inspires You?
I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned this before, but it took a young adult to inspire me enough to begin writing full-time. It wasn’t anything I did because I was in the middle of a bad case of writer’s block. It was watching her step out and self-publish her very first book that inspired meContinueContinue reading “Who Inspires You?”
All Things Subject to Change 