Author Archives: A Dreamer

Another Sunday!

And around here, it’s a sunny, crisp fall day and just gorgeous and you’d not know the entire world is going to shit. The news coming out of Israel/Gaza is still terrible, but the news outlets have at least tried … Continue reading

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Well, hey, you got to Sunday

And given everything yet again – well done. If you need to turn off the news – DO IT. The important things will find their way to you. And it’s OK to be doing other things beside being glued to … Continue reading

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What. A. Week.

I’ve had to step away from the news – it’s too much in general, too much trying to fill a 24/7 news cycle, and too much trying to justify war crimes in response to war crimes. It’s all absolutely awful … Continue reading

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Another Covid booster, still no 5G…

So disappointing. Got the Moderna shot Thursday, so that’s off the to-do list. I don’t know what’s up with distribution, but there were no Pfizer shots within like 50 miles of me, so Moderna it was. At least I didn’t … Continue reading

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Whoops!

Occoquan festival got canceled – on Friday – and despite my brother searching for updates yesterday, we did not know about this until we tried to go today, LOL. I’ll admit, I’m bummed, even though canceling it was a smart … Continue reading

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Go home, Ophelia, you’re 400 years off your timeline

And you’re gonna miss that therapy appointment. I did not have “contend with tropical storm that wasn’t even on the radar this time last week” on my PTO fun stuff to-do list for sure. Definitely putting a dent in the … Continue reading

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

If you’re in DC and have the time – do it! Time off work and ticket availability converged and I finally got to the NMAAHC, and it did not disappoint. The content is fantastic, and there are really great design … Continue reading

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Blogging! At the Hair Salon!

Good morning!!! Staycation is off to a good start – work week leading up to it was bonkers, but I front loaded everything to the start of the week and left ON TIME yesterday! And to celebrate, there were patio … Continue reading

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Life is short, messy, and brutal, so DO THE THING.

Seriously – if there is A Thing that brings you joy – event, activity, hobby, food, whatever – just go do it. Especially if it’s something the avocado toast brigade thinks you shouldn’t be doing – then you really should … Continue reading

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Well, that was fun!

Had a great time at our little fair yesterday. Got all my steps in, got myself a hot dog and a coke from the Lions club, a cute flowy sundress/coverup WITH POCKETS, a Christmas ornament, some spice mixes, and some … Continue reading

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