Stuck Between a Couch and a Hard Place
This past week has been brutal. For six days straight, Iāve had the worst headache and fatigue of my life. The pain settles right at the base of my skull,…
Medical
Here I Go Againā¦
Lord have mercy, yāall. If doctorās visits were a punch card, Iād have earned myself a free sub sandwich by now. I just cannot catch a break! So hereās the…
Day Four: Toes, Blisters, and a Whole Lotta Steps
Day four of the 2025ā2026 school year, and let me tell yāall something right nowā¦ if I keep this up, Iām going to be in the best shape of my…
Early Birdā¦ Me? Apparently, Yes.
As painful as it is for me to admit this out loud, I think Iām actually one of those get-up-at-5 am people. I know. Who am I? What have I…
The Last Saturday Before School: Fueled by Donuts & Retail Therapy
Listen, some people spend their last Saturday before school starts sleeping in, savoring every last moment of summer laziness. Not us. Nope. We were up and at āem bright and…
Back-to-School Bittersweetness & a Little Defeat
This Monday marks the start of a new school year, and honestly? My emotions are all over the place. Carson is starting 9th grade ā officially a high schooler. That…
Inflamed But Still Smiling
Hey yāallā Tuesday was a big day for me. I had my EGD done (for those of you not fluent in medical acronyms, thatās the scope-down-the-throat test), and it showed…
Coffee, Homework, and Health Insurance Headaches
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Not for anything glamorousājust for sanity, space, and maybe a refillable cup of caffeine. Todayās study session is brought to…
Simply Aging, Simply Colonoscopies, Simplyā¦ Help!
Well, folks, itās officialāyour girl is getting old. How do I know? Letās say my last weekend plans didnāt involve brunch or beach days… they involved a gallon of prep…
