

Magickal Weekend
First off: THEY'RE HERE!! My hardcovers have finally arrived and I am absolutely in love with them. I, of course, took a lot of pictures, so those will be forthcoming. Not that I've had time yet to do the kind of photo shoot I wish to. As always, my wife is a complete ROCKSTAR and created a wonderful bunch of books for me. (Though that 2 not lining up even a little bit with the other numbers is messing with her. lol) Now, of course, when I do get time, I'll have to sign, box


Hallmark Christmas
Every year, for Halloween and Christmas, I get super involved in my town. What this actually means is that, about four years ago, I decided that I had to be the change I wanted to see. Growing up in this small town, there was never anything fun to do in the immediate area. I grew up hating this town because of it. Then it dawned on me that I was a part of the problem, because I wasn't doing anything to change it, either. In a case like this, there's a beautiful quote I heard


It's Been A While
Well, it's been over a year since I last posted on this. To be honest, too much has happened. So if you're ready for a full update, buckle up and settle in for the rambling. First of all, I finally moved in with my boyfriend after 12 years together! The catalyst for this? My sister stole my mother and moved her to the desert. (Context: my mother and I have lived together my whole life, and we grew to be financially dependent on one another due to our low income statuses. My


Near-Fails & Weird Victories
So, it's December now. The month of Sims, shopping, Secret Santa, and regaining some sanity. Fortunately, all of my Christmas shopping is...


The Ori Diaries: Pt. 3
Ori is 8 months old. Wanna see what he looks like now? Ori's 8 month old portrait, August 19, 2022 A fair bit has happened since my last...


The Ori Diaries Pt. 2: Nothing Is Safe
Ori is too smart for his own good. Not that he isn't dumb sometimes (potty training issues, helllllooooo!), but at other times it's an...


The Ori Diaries Pt. 1
I feel like there's so much to say about this incredible new baby in my life that I don't know where to start. So I guess we'll start at...


Good Moms Hide The Bodies
In a previous post, I mentioned that I don't like to get too personal on my blog here. But if I don't, I won't have anything at all to...


It's A Thursday
Quick reference: Most people hate Mondays because they seem to be the predetermined day in which you have a BAD DAY. Hahaha. I bet your...












