Author Archives: A Dreamer

Not helping, nicely dressed neighbor!

We are in that “what day is it” holiday space and coming back from the coffee shop, I see a gentleman walking his dog. He is in khakis, a buttondown, and blazer. SIR, I WAS PRETTY SURE IT WAS SATURDAY … Continue reading

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Happy Friday!

You made it and that is worthy of a high five and a pat on the back. Well done! And it is candy and cookie season and if you had that for breakfast, I am sure as hell not gonna … Continue reading

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Break time!

And not a moment too soon, cause my stress levels are a bit on the high side, and I fear I’ve been on the snippy at work, so an extended break is not a bad idea. Though, I can’t imagine … Continue reading

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Drastic times call for for drastic measures and all that…

And for me, that means going to the local dispensary and getting my medical cannabis card today. I’m not really a weed gal – I average one joint about every 15 years, but I’m feeling like having legal access to … Continue reading

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Interesting times, indeed.

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

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Could we pause the world for a bit?

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

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Happy Turkey Day and/or Thursday!

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

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Well, it’s been a hell of a few weeks, hasn’t it?

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

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One foot in front of the other.

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

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Onwards or something like that

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

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