Author Archives: A Dreamer

Thought I was doing OK-ish, but I’m also realizing my stress/anxiety/rage are basically right back where they were 2016-2020 and that jackass hasn’t even taken office yet. I know his first term shortened my lifespan, I feel like I’ll be … Continue reading →

Still cycling through all the emotions. Repeatedly. Whole damn washing machine of feelings. Anger, sadness, hurt, confusion, disbelief, determination, and a slew of others. And my post-election analysis is as follows: Racism and misogyny on the right. Racism, misogyny, and … Continue reading →

I will not let myself fall into despair, but I also don’t want to go down the toxic positivity path either, so I’m here trying to find a happy medium on how to channel my feelings. Great post over on … Continue reading →

Well, that was certainly a kick in the teeth. Gawd, this country hates women. 71 million, plus another 10 million that just didn’t show up. I hope those folks get the lives they deserve. BECAUSE GOD FORBID WE LET THE … Continue reading →

Lots of bread and comfort food purchased at the farmers market this morning, but I’m sure it’s completely unrelated. (They had stuffing bread. Yes, I now have a loaf of stuffing bread.) Stopped by the county D’s booth and the … Continue reading →

We made it again! Well done! Noticed this week the ol’ seasonal depression is oozing in a bit, highlighted by a lack of appetite/not quite caring enough about myself to eat. (Likely not helped by election stress. So help me … Continue reading →

I was so very happy to hear that the ILA union & USMX were able to come to enough of an agreement that they can suspend the strike until January 15th. I didn’t think the strike would go on long … Continue reading →

So, while I didn’t have a ton on tap this week, it was all predicated on semi-decent weather. Well, it’s going to rain FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS. I am SO salty, because originally I was supposed to be off … Continue reading →

And not only because I am on PTO this week, it’s legit really nice out there to boot! Got my coffee, been to the farmers market, and I’ve got Sean-A-Rama sitting happily between my feet. Pretty good day so far! … Continue reading →

The week sure whipped by, which is fine for the workweek part of things, but NOT THE WEEKEND!! But, at least I can say I didn’t fritter the weekend away – Mount Vernon fall market fair yesterday and it was … Continue reading →