Story Time
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Vision Update
It’s been 3 years, to the month (April 2018), that I started losing vision in my right eye (after losing vision in my left eye). I had migraines like I’d never had before, optometrists gave me steroid drops and told me to cut back on computer work, and I was given no answers as to [read more]
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Kitty got in a scrap
I’ve had a few really stressful days. When today finally came, it was such a relief that I had to share. Also, it was quite hilarious, as the attached video shows…. Look, I love my cat, but she is a jerk to anyone who isn’t in her immediate family. I found out on Friday that [read more]
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COVID times suck.
Absolutely all of us are affected by the pandemic. But, sitting in your bubble and complaining while doing nothing will solve nothing. Let’s try to pull together and support one another. Please try to show a little LOVE to those around you. Many feel isolated, alone, and that they’re the only ones struggling in a [read more]
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Why lie? I need a beer.
Yesterday, I was picking up some Starbucks when someone walked up to the drive-thru holding a sign. I expected it to have a message about asking for money, and it did, but it was pretty unique. The sign said: WHY LIE? I NEED A BEER. If that doesn’t describe this pandemic in a nutshell, I [read more]
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New Year’s Eve in Germany
In Germany, the New Year would be celebrated by neighborhoods shooting off fireworks at midnight. I have a vivid memory of walking down to the edge of the army apartments in Wiesbaden — champagne bottle in hand, ready to share with whoever would be at the lookout — and seeing the city from an amazing [read more]
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Random happy memory
Traveling to Murray after school every Monday for clarinet lessons. I loved having the freedom to drive myself and to hang out with friends and have a little dinner before coming back to town. Those were some of my favorite memories from high school. [read more]