“I can guarantee you one thing. A new purse will never throw up a pair of children’s underwear.” It was a long weekend, full of regrets.
Life Outside the Disney Bubble
What is life like outside the Disney bubble? Look around. Do you see any Mickey waffles on the stove?
Chotchkes & Chickens
Was I avoiding my first trip "home?" Well, yes, actually. How'd it go? All the ways.
Clear(ish) Eyes, Full Heart
What’s that saying? You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t shove its head in for a drink?
Life and Deaf
Of course it’s ridiculous that I’m trying to manage my grief the same way I manage everything else in my life. Of course I can’t make the grieving process more organized or follow a specific series of steps or look the way I want it to look. Of course. But why not? My counselor looks … Continue reading Life and Deaf
A Prime Time to Grab Some Travel Musts!
It’s been an interesting week in the land of travel as the now viral Netflix documentary “Train Wreck: Poop Cruise” has been the talk of the town. If you have watched it (or plan to), be sure to follow that viewing with a listen to this month’s episode of Whine & Wine, where we interview … Continue reading A Prime Time to Grab Some Travel Musts!
Halfway There: 2025 Edition
How are we halfway through this year already? I mean, sure, we’ve had a lot going on this year for the last ten months but still, July?!? I’ve actually been quite happy to flip the calendar, this year, as each month has gotten a little bit easier after managing the death of two mother’s, a … Continue reading Halfway There: 2025 Edition
Trans-Versation: Our Story
Apologies for the big lead-up to this post, but it comes with years of thought behind it. While the trans-versation has been a topic within our household for nearly a decade, we have learned to be careful with it outside of our home (further explained below). With recent modifications to "how" transgender youth are being … Continue reading Trans-Versation: Our Story
At Some Point, Their Journey Becomes Their Journey.
At some point, the travel planning mantra goes, their vacation becomes their vacation. I'm learning that the same is true when raising children.
Tending to My Garden
Mom may not have given me the gift of keeping plants alive, but she did give me the gift of finding comfort in tending to one's garden.