send no flowers, the visions never stop

I've been stuck trying to write an intro to this, because it would need so many caveats. I guess I'll make them a footnote?* Zoom into my small existence and I just love my little family. I love my baby! Six months is a fun age! Homemade South Jersey blueberry puree I talk a lot… Continue reading send no flowers, the visions never stop

… Makes the dream work.

I feel lucky every day I go in to work my full-time job, because I am on different teams with the best people, working toward goals to make our community better. Teamwork, collaboration, and community are on my mind a lot these days, and I find myself appreciating group efforts in my recreation time as… Continue reading … Makes the dream work.

Celebrating people, and community

It's the something-est time of the year! Caring for PeopleChristmas 2023 took over my whole month of December, and that's OK, because the two themes this year have been: Time with my loved ones, and service to others (through community orgs I love.) I think this is the best case scenario, for grown-ups. I feel… Continue reading Celebrating people, and community

Upbeat at Year’s End

When Spotify Wrapped told me this, I was not surprised: My number one album of the year was The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monae. Every time I listen, it feels like summer at a pool party or on the beach. I was telling a dear friend recently that this is my most up-beat December… Continue reading Upbeat at Year’s End

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