Inspiration & Musings
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Two Years Without You: Reflecting on Grief
Today is a day I wish I could skip on the calendar because if the day didn’t exist, perhaps saying forever goodbye to someone who meant the world to me didn’t happen. But the day does exist, and two years ago today, my godmother lost her battle with cancer. Continue reading
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My Top Five Things To Do For Fun
It’s much more fun making lists when it’s not for chores, to-do, or grocery. Listing favorite things to do is excellent. The only problem is choosing the top five, but here goes: Continue reading
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The Challenges of Teaching Pets Commands
My little devil of a beagle, who will be two years old later this month doesn’t understand the word heel. This means when we go on walks, this little guy is the one running the show. Continue reading
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The Absurdity of Diet Water: An Un-Invention Idea
What crazy world do we live in? That WATER, pure, zero calories, no carbohydrates, and no preservatives must be labeled DIET after some chemical additive is added to it, claiming it will promote weight loss. This is got to be the most needless, money grabbing invention since the Pet Rock. Continue reading
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Exploring the Etymology of Roxanne
“Roxanne” is a Persian feminine given name, its English rendition derived from the Greek Rhōxanē, which has been Latinised to Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great, a name that originates from Old Iranian Rauxšnā meaning bright or radiant, sharing the same etymology as the Persian word “Roshan.” Continue reading
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Coping with Migraines: Finding Joy in Snowy Days
With the hectic Holiday season over and back-to-back migraine attacks, I’ve been delinquent in my posting efforts. I apologize for this. Continue reading
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’Tis the season to bake, or it seems…
In an impromptu afternoon, my girls called to see at what scale my migraine was doing; seeing as it was tolerable, they asked if we could do some Holiday baking, and the cookie madness ensued. Continue reading
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Impromptu Joys: Living Life with Migraines
No, I was hoping the skull-crushing migraines would have improved, and I would have been able to return to work; alas, I am still on medical disability with migraine attacks every day. Continue reading
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Traveling through books: Exploring Destinations from rom Athens to Scotland
If I had the money and a guarantee my migraine wouldn’t explode every time I got on the plane, I would love to visit Athens, honestly, all of Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Germany, and Scotland. I would return to Ireland in a heartbeat and revisit it all. Continue reading
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Admiring the Small Acts of Kindness
When I think of what sparks my admiration in others, it isn’t just one thing; it’s more a culmination of their actions. Continue reading
ROXANNA CROSS 
