winter – Laura Eppinger

Nothing Gonna Break My Stride

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 lauraeppinger

I held off as long as I could, but 2023 began with my first experience with COVID. Spending the short, dark, post-holiday days without going outside at all, mostly sleeping, was quite disorienting. I honestly can't say I've ever experienced such a long illness, certainly not in adulthood. Around Day 8 I was sick of… Continue reading Nothing Gonna Break My Stride

pretend this is a ski lodge

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 lauraeppinger

First snow day of the year, 1/3/22 Throughout this pandemic, I have watched a lot of TV and movies. I've read a lot of books. I've done some writing! I have never seen so clearly that these activities are meant to transport us with our minds, while our bodies stay put. It has been hard… Continue reading pretend this is a ski lodge

When the sun sets at 4:30 p.m.

December 4, 2021 lauraeppinger

... I will not lie, I am tempted to despair. The dark days are a struggle for me, year after year. But here are some things I have tried, and they do help me, at least a little. Riding a bike. Or walking. Or yoga. Even just stretching. MOVING!! 2. Learning how to bake. I… Continue reading When the sun sets at 4:30 p.m.