Author Archives: A Dreamer

So, by now I think most folks have heard about the CEO of United Health Care being killed in the middle of the day in NYC. And given that UHC is notorious for denying insurance claims – 32%, highest in … Continue reading →

Cause it’s a LOT. At least I have today off work. I’m old, Thanksgiving weekend is busy and tiring, so yeah, an extra day it is. The firehose of news continues to be exhausting. Biden pardoned his son, and I … Continue reading →

And reason #387 why it was a Very Good Idea to get a pre-seasoned turkey for the day – I managed to have NO alarms set this morning. Woke up once around 8:30 for about 3 seconds and was out … Continue reading →

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 →