It’s hot as all get out in North Texas these days. The kind of hot that feels like it’ll burn your skin the second you step outside. I can’t tell if this summer is actually hotter than last summer, or if I have this exact thought every July. Yesterday, my mom wanted to go to the Buddhist temple to make merit before the start of Vassa, the Theravada Buddhist Lent.…

Even though there’s still about a month of summer left—I guess I’m going by the school calendar, even though I don’t have kids—it already feels like summer is winding down. The back-to-school displays are up in every store, and fall clothes have taken over the…

In case you somehow missed it—though by now you really should know—the World Cup is in North America this summer. I’m not a huge soccer (football) fan, but I do love watching the World Cup. There’s something special about seeing nations compete against one another…

Did everyone have a good Christmas? We had a full house! I decorated like mad, and it was so festive around here. My brother, his fiancé, and their two dogs came into town, and my sister and her boyfriend were here as well. Despite all…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted—this summer was a whirlwind. Chaotic, busy, and a bit of a blur. I won’t get into all the details, but let’s just say it included ER visits, hospital stays, surgeries, and more doctor appointments than I can count.…

One day you’re feeling fine, and the next, you test positive for the flu. Things start to get a bit blurry after that. Getting sick is always frustrating, but when it’s something more serious than a mild cold, you can’t just push through it. I…