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Nicest Place to Work. Kind of.

In a world where mental health seems to be on the tip of every tongue, I was quite surprised to get a note indicating that my company's insurance plan would no longer cover my “I function better without anxiety” medicine.  Say what, now?

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Work Life 1 Comment November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 5 Minutes

Choose Your Own Adventure: Aging

If you’re wondering about the joy of aging, look no further. In today’s entry, I’ll be discussing the onset of the "holy shite, is lighting speed how it happens??" aging process.

Jyl Barlow Uncategorized 2 Comments July 18, 2022July 20, 2022 7 Minutes

The Business of Comfort

I am writing from something that you would more likely expect to see in the control center at SpaceX than in the sticks of central Virginia.  This newly built office getup, in which I now live, has more controls and options and comfort than I even knew was possible.  What?  I shouldn’t be finishing my … Continue reading The Business of Comfort →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Work Life Leave a comment October 18, 2021April 13, 2024 11 Minutes

Dr. Diet Plan

I know I’ve written about this at least once before, but it happened to me again yesterday, so going to rage write it again in ALL CAPS FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK IF THE ROOM. Not really. The people who need to hear this are likely not in the room. So, people in the … Continue reading Dr. Diet Plan →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Aging, Thoughts on Mental Health 2 Comments July 12, 2021April 13, 2024 10 Minutes
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Unpacking my Suitcase, Urn included.

Unpacking my Suitcase, Urn included.

“Did you bring your mom?”

“Yes! She’s right here!”  I said as I pulled a tiny urn from my pocket for all to see. ALL. All six-hundred attendees of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.

All who giggled and clapped as I held up the Tiny Traveling Urn that brought me to the Dayton stage.

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Go in with Delusion

On one hand, I tend to do everything with intention, very thoughtfully planned out. On the other hand, I dive in without looking back.

Why? Delusion.

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Message Received: The Erma Story

Message Received: The Erma Story

As I left the Richmond airport, two weeks ago, my phone pinged announcing a voicemail that had been received while I was in the air. I was returning from a second attempt to avoid the feelings surrounding the first anniversary of my mother’s death, arriving home on that very first anniversary date.  Because I was…

by Jyl Barlow March 9, 2026March 8, 2026
Navigating Grief: One Year Later

Navigating Grief: One Year Later

Today marks one year since losing my mom. It’s been both the longest and shortest year, during which I learned a hell of a lot more about grief than I ever wanted to. 

For instance, did you know there is no trophy for Best at Grieving?

by Jyl Barlow February 23, 2026February 19, 2026
Doggy Style: The Luge

Doggy Style: The Luge

As I was shitting my pants, I was praying that our dog missed all the trees in her sledding path (she did) and remained upright (she did).

by Jyl Barlow February 9, 2026February 3, 2026
A Handmade Goodbye

A Handmade Goodbye

It really wasn’t that hard, except for the tears that kept filling my eyes as I pushed the needle through the quilt’s sturdy fabric to form the words, “Love, Judy.”

by Jyl Barlow January 26, 2026January 23, 2026
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