Safe and Sound?

I did make it back from Ireland, about a week ago. The change in climate allowed me to meet myself again.  I was nearly pain-free the entire trip. This has also provoked a strange grieving process, because coming back to the heat and smog has sent me spiraling. But I don’t want to linger on … Continue reading →

Lesser-known holidays

I love holidays.  Probably the product of my upbringing.  We have 25 plastic containers of Christmas decorations at home.  When finished, it looks like a holiday wonderland.  It has been said we kind of go overboard.  We get a little excited about fall (Halloween and Thanksgiving), Valentine’s day, and St. Patrick’s Day too.  My dad’s … Continue reading →