Stories from someone just fumbling through
My New Year's Eve was nothing to write home about. Heck, it was nothing to even write here about, but I will... I spent the day running errands and then making olive oil herbal infusions for Sweet Pea's Groceries. It was a low-key day but ideal nonetheless. That evening I had epic plans to go… Continue reading New Years Day 2014
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, I've been sitting on these puppies since April and they're now more than ready. In that span--while the herbs jovially intermingled with the alcohol--they've lived in three different homes and seen their fair share of vigorous shakes. They've paid their dues and now they're ready to fulfill their medicinal destiny. Back in April, I… Continue reading Tis the Season for Tincture Time
I'm having an unintentional Brené Brown day and I thought I'd share the wealth. As soon as I fired up my computer, YouTube popped up with her latest video and when I checked my Instagram there she was promoting her Gifts of Imperfection art-journaling e-course (the Festivus snail needs to get me this). I seemingly can't… Continue reading Being genuine in all endeavors
I finally tried the in-the-pot swirl technique I found over on Soap Queen TV. It turned out fairly decent for my first attempt and honestly, it was fun as heck! Because I'm usually working with a high concentration of coconut oil, high temperatures, and fragrances that speed up trace, my soap mixture tends to seize… Continue reading Swirlin’ Soap
I'm not sure how I ended up with a Snuggie, all I know is that I tried to use it for it's intended purpose and all that extra fabric tripped me and sent me flying. Without a doubt, Snuggies are like deadly weapons to us short folk. Instead of burning that evil thing, I decided… Continue reading How to disarm a Snuggie
The Unmaker 