Autumn calls to me. Its siren song sounds like crunching leaves. It promises relief from the summer heat. Replaced with chilly mornings and oversized sweaters. The air is sweetened by pumpkin spice and apple cider. Falling leaves of yellows, oranges, reds, and browns. Distracts from the gentle layer of frost on the ground. Soon those... Continue Reading →
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. Today is Thanksgiving, or at least it is here in the United States. For all my readers that are outside the US, it’s just a random Thursday. For me, today is a day where I get to eat way too much Turkey, watch some... Continue Reading →
Hands in your pockets, gripped tight on reality. Heavy, wool scarf wrapped around the face. Misty eyes barely visible. A layer of frost on the coat helps complete the ensemble. Uneven breaths form thin clouds. The cold, gray world seems distant. Unable to find yourself while standing in the crowd. Church bells ring hollow. "Reach out if you need anything."When... Continue Reading →
***THIS BLOG CONTAINS SPOILER FOR OVER THE GARDEN WALL*** Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. I recently got my Covid booster shot and only got some minor soreness. So just a reminder that if you are able to get the vaccine and haven’t done so, go get it. The quicker... Continue Reading →
The scent of fresh brewed coffee. The sound of a light drizzle tapping on the window. The feel of the worn pages of a book I’ve read many times. This is when the cozy spirit comes to haunt. Like a large, quilted blanket that your grandmother would own. A bit scratchy. But I still wrap... Continue Reading →
The gentle breeze. I find that it uplifts me. The calming presence of Autumn air. Matches my long scarf and light jacket. It’s almost like the season beckons me. “Hear the leaves crunch underneath your feet. Jubilate with bonfires, warm apple cider, and pumpkin carving.” Scorching summer heat is at your back.The winter freeze nips at... Continue Reading →
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Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. For some of you today is just a random Thursday in November, but in America today is Thanksgiving. Usually a day like today would be filled with family celebration and get togethers, but since there's still an ongoing pandemic, celebrations are going to be... Continue Reading →
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy. Here in the US, the pandemic is still very much ongoing and I fear that people are going to ignore that and meet up with their families for Thanksgiving in unsafe ways. This is my plea for you. Don't go see your... Continue Reading →
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy. Here in the United States, the pandemic seems to be worsening once again with a third wave and record numbers, so I'm trying even more to stay safe. I'm quarantining when I can, I'm continuing to wear my mask, and I'm staying... Continue Reading →
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