It is finally here 2021!!! 2020 seemed to spiral out of control with COVID, social distancing, virtual as well as in-person distanced mask-wearing school, my mother passing away, gaining weight from stress and ordering delivery, etc. I felt like 2020 would never go away. Now that it is gone, I feel like I am almost … Continue reading Happy new year! Let’s remember 2020 instead of…
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yoga to the rescue
2020 has been quite the year. People you know, or you yourself, have lost loved ones, been sick, have friends that are sick and/or in the hospital, stressed to the max at work and at home, etc. I could go on and on. We all have different ways to deal with stress from becoming more … Continue reading yoga to the rescue
Coffee, my love
There is just something special about drinking coffee outside. I am not sure what it is, but when we go glamping, it is the first thing I look forward to. Second being whatever hike we do that day. The last time we went glamping (camping in a cabin or camper versus a tent) was at … Continue reading Coffee, my love
ART and the Grieving Cave
As a child, my mother made a big deal about making sure her rural county - living daughters were exposed to museums, parks, art, the city, plays, etc. I have wonderful memories of sitting next to her in the field by our house as she sketched. The long grass was itchy, but it didn't seem … Continue reading ART and the Grieving Cave
QUARANTINE 15
I am a stress eater and dealing with COVID-19 and my mother's death has meant chips, chocolate, and all the other yummies. I call it the QUARANTINE 15. I haven't gained 15 pounds, but it sure feels like it. My jeans are tight around the waist and ass because I have been living in sweatpants … Continue reading QUARANTINE 15
Beet healthy
Now that schools are closed, there are so many negatives and positives to being at home all day, every day. Negatives: It is hard to be a teacher and a work-from-home momI want to wear PJs every dayI have no routine Positives: I have more time with my sonI get to wear PJs every dayI … Continue reading Beet healthy
Don’t be afraid to change your goals.
My summer goals on writing each week have not been successful. My mother's husband had surgery and he is my mother's caretaker. She is in the last and final stage of Alzheimer's. This is perhaps the worst stage yet. It could last months or it could last years. With my stepfather's recovery, my sisters and … Continue reading Don’t be afraid to change your goals.
Confessions
It is now December 29th and no I didn't finish NaNoWriMo. I also didn't write a novel. I also totally failed on my exercise schedule. Work meetings and holiday activities got in the way. Excuses I know. The good news is that I did come up with a new children's book and have started writing … Continue reading Confessions
Jessica Warren 