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 clothing racks. It just feels a little quieter somehow, if that makes sense. I don’t mind the quiet. In fact, I kind of prefer it.…

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…

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! I hope everyone had a wonderful day. It was a quiet celebration at my house this year. My father hasn’t been feeling his best lately, so we kept things low key. I’m the oldest of three…