Life
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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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Transform Your Home: Declutter for a Fresh Start
Books are strewn everywhere, tucked in corners, or piled up precariously on my nightstand or coffee tables; I may need a new bookshelf or two to tidy up the place. 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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Walking with My Beagle: Wildlife Adventures
Yes, my beagle and I go on walks in the wood paths not too far from the house and we’ve come across foxes, hares, ducks, and badgers. 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
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Ready or Not the Holidays are upon us
Yesterday, I realized I’d somehow finished all my Holiday shopping. The gifts were stored away in bags and boxes waiting to be wrapped and ribboned so I got everything organized on my kitchen table, got all my colorful papers, ribbons and bows out of storage and let the wrapping madness begin. In the end, the Continue reading
ROXANNA CROSS 
