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Month: January 2025

What Should You Do? Or Not Do.

I have a new dirty little secret. Secret? Maybe not so much a secret as I often share tales of this new habit with my husband. Guilty pleasure? That’s better, yes.  I have a new guilty pleasure: I’m a voyeur in my child’s university Facebook group. For those who haven’t experienced the empty nest yet, … Continue reading What Should You Do? Or Not Do. →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear Leave a comment January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 4 Minutes

I Hope This Gets a Lot of Likes

If you woke up anxious this morning, you may be suffering from TikTok withdrawal.  The anxiety will lessen the further TikTok is behind you and, honestly, it should be.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear, Thoughts on Mental Health Leave a comment January 20, 2025 4 Minutes

The Meat Plant and Susan’s Big Idea.

What if I swing by the meat plant and pick up a nice piece of beef? Admittedly, it was a crazy idea. But it turned out wonderfully.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear, Thoughts on Blended Families, Thoughts on Family 1 Comment January 13, 2025January 12, 2025 5 Minutes

2024: Look Both Ways Before Crossing

Another one of my favorite articles as I take a moment to glance both backward and forward. This year? Definitely a "Look Both Ways" moment as 2024 felt an awful lot like a never-ending game of Frogger. There were many times, in 2024, when I felt like I was about to cross the street safely … Continue reading 2024: Look Both Ways Before Crossing →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear 1 Comment January 6, 2025January 5, 2025 8 Minutes
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The Price of Pets (is totally worth it)

The Price of Pets (is totally worth it)

“She brought an emotional support toy into the appointment.”

The price of pets? Worth it.

by Jyl Barlow July 6, 2026July 5, 2026

Hiking the Mendenhall Glacier: A Questionable Adventure

Did I have any business hiking across a glacier in Alaska?

Probably not.

Did I live to tell about it?

Mostly.

by Jyl Barlow June 22, 2026June 21, 2026
Banana Ball: Six for Six

Banana Ball: Six for Six

Banana Ball’s season may be short but for a super-fan, seeing every game just takes a little creativity and coordination.

Oh, and maybe a few friends who will say “yes” to anything.

by Jyl Barlow June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Vacation Alert: Back to Alaska.

Vacation Alert: Back to Alaska.

I’m off on another adventure!

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by Jyl Barlow June 1, 2026May 28, 2026
Banana Ball (and all its Bliss)

Banana Ball (and all its Bliss)

Just when I thought all things wholesome had been extinct, I walked into a Banana Ball game and my faith in pure goodness was instantly restored. It was as unexpected as the midgame nod to Magic Mike courtesy of a slew of shirtless firemen dancing on the dugouts midway through the seventh inning.  If you…

by Jyl Barlow May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
Available Now: Hi, Honey!

Available Now: Hi, Honey!

Happy Mother’s Day! I’ve chosen this very day to publish my third book, Hi, Honey!: A Dementia Diary because it truly is a love letter to the relationship I had with my mom, who passed away just over a year ago. I wasn’t really aware how unique the relationship was between my mother and me…

by Jyl Barlow May 10, 2026May 10, 2026
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