I've been home for a week, and all I can say is that the jetlag is lessening. But it's still with me. The first day of a vacation is always magical, because it's a novel state to be in. Taiwan is so exciting: Japan made me want to take pictures of EVERYTHING! I had to… Continue reading Looking with Fresh Eyes
A Luxurious Trip
A few days before the trip, I got this fortune: Discipline is wisdom and vice versa. I fully agreed! I'd taken the end of summer and early autumn to hone my discipline on some writing and professional goals, while also trying to manage some digestive health stuff. (I quit coffee, it was hard, but I… Continue reading A Luxurious Trip
Taiwan and Japan 2023: The Highlight Reel
Some people use the word "Honeymoon" for this trip and that's cool. But the truth is, this was more of a family trip. I didn't worry over what to call this trip at all. Because I saw and experienced things that took my breath away and made it hard to find words for anything. This… Continue reading Taiwan and Japan 2023: The Highlight Reel
Treats and Beauty
No filter! These leaves REALLY are this red! I know all about having a sweet tooth, and cravings. Here were our options for trick-or-treaters: candy, or a Pokemon Boo-ster pack: Adults get treats in our household, too: Safe to say, I think about sweets a lot. I guess it doesn't help that this song is… Continue reading Treats and Beauty
Embracing Scorpio Season
Trinity Church Cemetery, Swedesboro NJ I've been stitching this wasp; since the dead heat months of summer I've been thinking about wasps, hornets, stingers, venom, vengeance, and more. Something about the Scorpion season helps me dig deeper into this: Also thinking about the Queen of Swords from the tarot deck: We are hitting peak leaf… Continue reading Embracing Scorpio Season