Thinking about relationships and how they change and grow.

Dean and I adjusting to changing commutes, jobs and schedules.

How forcing myself to read things I normally wouldn’t chose has been a benefit in ways I wouldn’t have expected.

In honor of Aang and Cloud’s 1st Gotcha Day, I’ve put together stories from several pet owners of many types of pets and how they came into their lives.

I still can’t run, but I’m thankful for things that I can do.

A year of distancing has made getting out much more draining. Often I feel like I’d rather just hang out under my blanket of cats.

It shouldn’t be, but it’s still controversial for a married woman to want to remain childless. And all sorts of people still feel the need to comment on it.

I got a fancy genetic breakdown and learned a lot! I had no idea some of these things were attached to your DNA.

Why I don’t regret waiting to get married.

There really is a mental load to struggling financially. It zaps everything else and we need to recognize it.

I was not a natural athlete. I don’t have a high metabolism. Please check assumptions at the door.