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So, we’re about to turn over the calendar to a new year. And 2025 was…a lot #whew. While it’s tradition to celebrate a new year on January 1, I tend to wait until spring to mark the new year (not surprising, since I’m an Aries). There is one tradition I follow faithfully*. December 31st is…
You know what one of the great gifts of getting older is? I get to define my Personal Best. Without all of the chatter of other people’s expectations. And my definition of my PB is a lot different than it used to be. I’ve mentioned before that this has been a year of transformation. A…
For two nights in a row I’ve had a firefly come right up next to me and put on it’s lovely light show, as though it was specially assigned to me by the Universe. I honestly don’t know how one could have such an encounter and not believe in magic.
As you’ve seen in my #WhatsForDinner posts, I’ve been sharing many of my recent cooking escapades. While I typically don’t bake a whole lot (other than occasionally tossing in some cornbread muffins), it suddenly became important to me to bake whole wheat bread. I don’t eat a lot of bread, though I do enjoy toast…
I couldn’t imagine my life without Simon Sebastien. Rather, I didn’t WANT to imagine living without him. Four years ago, my heart stopped beating as he took his final breath in my arms. I am forever changed. In good ways, for the time we had together. In not good ways because I’ve been trying to…
I haven’t been feeling my best lately. I’ve identified two areas where I can make wellness tweaks that I’m hoping will get me back on track. Vegan At Home Given my family history with eating disorders1, I am very careful to not put judgment labels on food. No food is inherently bad or good. Food…
Sorry it’s a little late, fam. Had a bit of a situation over here. An unwelcome visitor, so to speak. I’m just glad it didn’t completely trash my place. As I was starting to think of what to write about my eighth month in Raleigh, a swirl of clouds appeared off the coast of Africa….
Well, I sorta almost forgot to write anything about the 4-month mark of living in Raleigh. It’s been on my mind for the past couple of weeks, but it’s been a busy time getting my freelance business going. #WeatherReportByVicster We’re starting to experience summer-like weather: it’s been in the 90’s for the past few days,…
Well. Fifty-two was quite a year. Before I started writing this post I took a quick peek at the post that I wrote last year. I knew I was headed for change and growth and I was making definite steps toward…well, what it was I wasn’t yet entirely sure. I had found a lot of…
A year ago, I had my DSLR. A year ago, I had my tripod to hold my camera. A year ago, I had my nice external flash units. A year ago, I had fully-charged batteries for the camera and flash units. A year ago, I had my light stands and diffuser umbrella. A year ago,…