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Early Mornings and Beagle Adventures

Considering my day started at 3am when my beagle asked for the door, I would say, no, not so much. Continue reading
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Beyond the Plane Ticket: Embracing Memories

No plane ticket No Visiting Hours Admission is one-way onlyWhere I want to goHeaven So Far Away Too Far AwayOut of ReachBared to Me And I Miss YouI want to get on that PlaneSee Your Face, that bright smile Say Hi to the grand-dads and granniesHug you all and give you all the latest newsLaugh,… Continue reading
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My Power Playlists To Improve My Focus

Well, as most of you know, I’ve been on medical leave now for what feels like forever, but, when I sit at my computer do to a bit of writing I ask ‘Alexa’ to play me some heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock, alternative rock, blues, country or even some classical channels depending on the… Continue reading
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Managing Anxiety: Lessons from Life’s Unpredictability

I guess it depends on the day. Some days, the silence is deafening, and all the thoughts I want to avoid push their way in. Other times, I find peace in it. Why can I go from one moment where I can’t handle the silence to the next, where I relish it? Please, someone explain… Continue reading
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Down the Rabbit Hole of Time Whilst Being Consume By My Passions

Huh? Seriously, this is a question; well, it’s an easy one. I can lose track of time: Continue reading
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Daily Rituals for Stress Relief

Chaos is my life: migraine attacks, good days and bad days with med adjustment periods, and so on; therefore, comfort is essential in my house. I’m no expert, mind you, but through trial and error, I’ve figured out how to make my daily living a little less overwhelming by creating daily habits and rituals, if… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Simple Romance

Romance doesn’t have to be a complicated or exaggerated show with flowers, chocolates, and public declarations of love. Continue reading
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Living with Chronic Pain: Concerns for Tomorrow

I’ll come to no big surprise: my biggest worry centers around my debilitating migraines and the fact I’ve been on medical leave for nearly two years now. It’s a scary thought looking into the future and seeing more of the same: struggling to find the right med cocktail, balancing the migraine symptoms day in and… Continue reading


























