Stories from someone just fumbling through
It's been a hectic few days but I did find the time between moving back and forth to enjoy Kingston's St. Paddy's Day parade which is held just a mere hop, skip, and a jump from Connelly. Some friends came over beforehand to cook me brunch and we made the most of my apartment's minimal… Continue reading Life of late
It's been while since I've written a post on my favorite reads and since I know a few of you who actually take my reading advice, I figured I'd catch you up. This edition is dedicated to the fabulous first timers. Tome of the Undergates: The Aeons' Gate Book One by Sam Sykes. My brother… Continue reading I ♥ Fantasy: Sykes & Rothfuss
Here is the annual report for my blog. To compare, here's what 2012 looked like (plus an explanation as to why I blog). It looks like Jess, once again, wins the prize for the most comments. Good work girlfriend! I'll get a package of goodies out to you soon. Thanks to everyone for reading! I… Continue reading 2013 in review
I love that WordPress issues this annual report because I look forward to it every year. So without further ado, here are the 2013 stats for this blog. For comparison, here is last year's report (as well as an explanation as to why I blog). Not too shabby! Things are improving every day, which is… Continue reading 2013 in review
I'm thinking about all the changes I NEED to make. The upcoming New Year didn't prompt this idea of change, it was more driven by seeing a few recent photos of myself. I'm shocked by how my health and weight has gotten away from me these past few months. Depression is a real bitch! I'm… Continue reading Pondering some needed changes
It's a mere 9:39 am and already several great articles have reached my desk. Yup, and "my desk" is actually code for my bed because the first thing I do when I wake up is check my email, which contains my favorite blog updates, and then it's on to a quick Facebook and Instagram check.… Continue reading Some inspiration: from death-beds to goats in wells.
Yesterday, I lost an old friend to leukemia. We worked together at Planned Parenthood for almost nine wonderful years and let me tell you, she was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. Honestly, I cannot think of a single moment when she was mean or annoying or unfriendly or too busy to… Continue reading Drug use & cancer: An unfortunate contrast
Okay, let me just get this out into the open, I've been depressed lately. No biggie, it is what it is. So the craft event this past Saturday was just another firm groin kick for me. My table was in a gym with an orchestestra playing, zumba and a dance recital going on. And although… Continue reading The night and day of the past two days
It's that wonderful time of year when The Treehouse has it's semi-bi-annual Meet the Artists Reception and Preview. Now is the time. Today is the freakin' day people. Let's do this! From 6 pm to 8 pm at 5 North Front Street in New Paltz, you can enjoy some snacks and beverages with the artists… Continue reading Meet the Artists
It's been a little while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. As of today, I'm a free agent when it comes to work-- which is a completely scary thought. This past Sunday, I was lifting one of my patients (who is heavier than me--dumb idea, right?) and I literally burst the… Continue reading Perspective
The Unmaker 