A Safe Place to Land

A Safe Place to Land

This duet by Sarah Bareilles and John Legend is one of my favorites. “The ocean is wild and over your head and the boat beneath you is sinkin’. Don’t need room for your bags Hope is all that you have. Say the Lord’s prayer twice Hold your babies tight, Surely someone will reach out a … Continue reading A Safe Place to Land →

The past decade

The past decade

Today marks a special occassion. My youngest, sweetest, happy-go-lucky little girl turns 10 years old today, February 9th 2026. I dont know where the time has gone, it is certainly fleeting. My dear Hazel is fond of barbies, the color yellow, slime, legos, roblox, and maybe her favorite past time, boardgames and puzzles. She plays … Continue reading The past decade →

Blue Light Glasses

Blue Light Glasses

Reducing the exposure. My eyes are hurting, I’ve always adapted. Some would say I am a chamaleon. That I can survive any environment. I have been willing to compromise my identity, create new surroundings from nothing. I have perfect vision, once told that my vision was so good I had depth perception. It is probably … Continue reading Blue Light Glasses →

The Space to Become

The Space to Become

History as we experience it, is bound to repeat itself. When it comes to my own life, I simply hope to protect my health, my family and my future path. Now, I strive to ensure that my own past cycles are not repeated. I have always been empathetic, aiming to keep others either happy, sometimes … Continue reading The Space to Become →

What I have learned from the psychiatric unit

The psychiatric unit. It’s seen as a place of despair, a stereotypical “looney bin”, a mad house, a dark place that people go when things feel impossible. Over the last 20 years that I have actively engaged in mental health treatment, I have been in often rotating or long term stints at these units for … Continue reading What I have learned from the psychiatric unit →

Lingering Heat and Fading Summer

Lingering Heat and Fading Summer

It seems Summer 2025 is fading away and as it does, heatwaves rage on in Jacksonville,Florida. The heat index today was 117 degrees, 97 degrees Fahrenheit in Orange Park, on the west side, just inland of the city. I spent the afternoon smack dab in the prime wrath of today’s heatwave, visiting children on my … Continue reading Lingering Heat and Fading Summer →

What they see matters

What they see matters

Hazel had a spring chorus concert today at her elementary school. It was super sweet to hear their little voices and see the effort they put into rehearsals. Hazel stood out, projecting and singing so clearly that at times her voice was the only recognizable sound. We got home and reminisced about the many performances … Continue reading What they see matters →

Chasing the unstoppable

It’s not for lack of things to say or write. I could come up with more than a few reasons to have disappeared into this unstoppable world around me. I feel as though I am always struggling to catch up and keep pace with my surroundings. So as change each day occurs, I am chasing … Continue reading Chasing the unstoppable →