Four Ways My Dog Helps Me Cope with My Chronic Illnesses February 3, 2022Shortly after I became chronically ill six-and-a-half years ago, my family decided to add a puppy to our family! We always joke that he was meant for us because we...
How Illness Made Me an Artist January 31, 2022Iris from The Dreaming Panda blog recently asked me to guest post on her site with my story. You can read How Illness Made Me an Artist here. "As an...
Forward, Always Forward January 26, 2022“Forward, always forward,” my mom likes to say when I’m discouraged. It’s from a Boniface Wimmer quote that reads, “Forward, always forward, everywhere forward! We must not be held back...
How to Make a Live Snowman January 21, 2022Do you want to make a snowman, but don't have the energy? Or maybe the snow doesn't pack well? Well, last weekend, a major snowstorm hit Southwestern PA, where I...
On the Need for Stories and The Tale of Despereaux December 29, 2021“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark.” ~ Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux Everyone needs good stories. Stories of despair but of perseverance. Stories of...
The Story Behind the Christmas Letter December 11, 2021Well, I guess I let the cat out of the bag last week that I have a sense of humor. I wrote the most bizarre Christmas letter ever, and I...