IRL vs. a Digital Reality
I am old enough to remember life before cell phones and computers. Two objects that have revolutionized our lives but…
Who Are You?
If curiosity killed the cat, then I must have a million lives. I am a very curious person. Because of…
A Recession Garden for Food Victory
In 2020 when our world was gripped with craziness, I got the message to start a garden. Over the years,…
I had an abortion. Here’s why.
In the summer of 2015, I chose to have an abortion. I want to tell you what was and wasn’t…
Tyler Women’s Rights Rally: My Brief Talk
The Tyler Women’s Rights Rally was held at the Downtown Tyler Square on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from roughly 10:30…
No Good, Very Bad Days, and Joy
A week ago, my vision suddenly changed. Something was different – wrong. My left eye saw every object as multiple,…
“Pullup, Level off!”
Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, 6 am I lay in bed this morning way too early to be awake, unable to…
A Tale of Two Healthcares
Why and How I Advocated for Myself to Change My Treatment Plan Sunday, February 21, 2021I “messed up” my foot…
Making a Mental Health Decision
Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of tapering off my antidepressant. Yep, I am one of the 19.1% of…