A year ago Chad and I began a construction project: A sunroom facing the woods. While experiencing the all-too-common pandemic…
Monthly Musings
Kalamazoo Scottish Fest and Ceilidh 2021
Kilkenny Corkers had the opportunity to perform at both the Kalamazoo Scottish Fest and Ceilidh last weekend. Visitors could watch…
Two Years!
Two years of sobriety today! Sobriety ranks among life’s greatest gifts. I’m a stronger wife, mother, friend, and sober advocate.…
Who wins the Cryptocurrency Race: The Tortoise or the Hare?
During the quarantine, I ventured down the cryptocurrency rabbit hole. 18 months ago, I thought cryptocurrency was a passing fad…
The Long Weekend Road Trip: “The Hostess City of the South”
In our search for a warm adventure with opportunities to remain socially distant, we found the ideal location, Savannah, GA.…
Running the Mt. Doom 5k
That pesky muse must have headed south this winter because lately, I’ve struggled to come up with blog topics. Not…
Pushing through Chaos
Throughout 2020, chaos morphed into a powerful tempest, swirling round us all. Amid these storms, we often feel powerless. The…
The Sobriety Project: Friends, Frenemies, and Building Awareness
Will sobriety change your social relationships? The short answer—probably. While I didn’t experience everything on this list, through discussions with…
Waltzing Matilda to Georgia?
My son, Patrick, and his roommate, Lane, spent a few weeks at our farm transitioning from college life to their…
Busking Away COVID-19
To busk: Dancing, singing, or reciting on the street or in a public place (dictionary.com) Summer 2020 sure seems off…
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