Taking a break from *gestures vaguely at everything* to acknowledge that summer has, in fact, arrived. To all the people who have been wishing for warmer weather since last autumn, you did it! Congratulations! Now, please stop. The current state of everything is hard enough without also having to navigate the literal gates of hell.Continue reading “Summer Daze”
Tag Archives: mental health
Diversions from Dread
With all that’s going on in the world right now, it’s easy to forget that creativity and art are more than a diversion from existential dread. They are an act of protest. That’s both good news and bad news. It’s bad because it highlights the true intentions behind defunding the arts, but it also meansContinue reading “Diversions from Dread”
Planner Potential
One of my rituals for a new year is starting a new planner. I generally pick a weekly planner that matches, what I hope the vibe will be for that year. This year, I took a different approach. I went with a straightforward, no-frills 2025 planner. It has the year and nothing else on itsContinue reading “Planner Potential”
Fa-La-La Feelings
We’ve made it to the epicenter of this year’s holiday season, Christmas and Hanukkah week. Whichever and whatever you’re celebrating, I wish you happy and healthy festivities. This time of year can be all the things. Anywhere from festive to frustrating and hopeful to ho-hum. This is your reminder, for anyone that may need it,Continue reading “Fa-La-La Feelings”
Look for the Magic
When I get stuck in my head, I like to go for a walk with my camera. It’s that slight step outside of comfort combined with a search for a new perspective through a creative lens. It’s almost always the perfect, simple solution for even the most seemingly dire circumstances. More and more I findContinue reading “Look for the Magic”
Summer Stories
I tend to live a few months in the future. It’s partly due to the nature of my work, but also because that is just how my brain works. I know I’m not alone in this, especially at this time of year. The beginning of August has a lot of us in the northern hemisphereContinue reading “Summer Stories”
Awkward Aerial Attacks
Lessons learned from unprovoked bird and bird-brain attacks. #awkward #blogpost
Intentional Relaxation
After unintentionally taking a few weeks off, I want to sneak in a few words before we say goodbye to Mental Health Awareness Month (a.k.a. May). I realize that by using the word “mental” followed by “health,” I may have scared a few people off. If you’re still here, thank you. Those two words haveContinue reading “Intentional Relaxation”
Be Mindful
The power of art and the tales we tell ourselves. 🐝🧠
#awkward #blogpost
Give Paws
I recently made a trip to visit a trio of lion cubs at my local zoo. They were just the right combination of fluff and chaotic cuteness. Following each other around the habitat, occasionally checking in with mom or taking a playful swipe/pounce at one of their siblings. It was a pleasant, wholesome way toContinue reading “Give Paws”
Onward & Awkward 