chronic illness… The Summer That Wasn’t 23 Aug 2019 Summer has a certain song. Its own lilting, intoxicating melody as the days lengthen into a river of gold. A fast driving rhythm, because everyone knows those days disappear fast…
Encouragement… Today I Felt Like Flowers 18 Jan 2019 ...and so I finally am getting around to some more of my macro fun over the holidays! Sunshine in Petals Grandpa's Roses "Sourgrass"We used to eat this by the bouquet…
chronic illness… Meeting Sara!! 16 Jan 2019 A couple of days ago, I met with the Sara of Sara Spins, the organization that has done so much to help me fundraise for a service dog! Thanks to…
Allergy… The Search for a Service Dog 27 Nov 201828 Nov 2018 A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a reporter from The News Record, the student newspaper of my university. She had seen my fliers around campus and wondered if…
Allergy… Dysautonomia Awareness Month – Saturday 28 Oct 201828 Oct 2018 Today, I can't figure out my alarm. There's this shrieking and everything is shaking and I can't understand what is happening or why. I turn off my cell phone's reminder…
chronic illness… Dysautonomia Awareness Month – Friday 28 Oct 201828 Oct 2018 I need to start out by saying I really enjoy teaching. Really. I do. Some days, though, it's sort of like exercising or practicing - you know you'll like it…
Allergy… Dysautonomia Awareness Month – Monday 23 Oct 201823 Oct 2018 I started working a new job in August. Actually, because I am a graduate student and survive by gigging, I took on three part-time positions and crossed my fingers. Life…
butterflies… Happy Monday! – from your resident cloudless sulphur 16 Jul 201816 Jul 2018 I was running late for the campus shuttle. And then a bright spark of butter yellow casually floated over the asphalt, headed over to the nectar bar along the side…
chronic illness… When do I write? 20 Jun 201820 Jun 2018 When are you getting the time to do this? It's a question I get asked every now and again (usually in relation to why there's a new blog post but…
butterflies… Silvery Checkerspots 11 Jun 201810 Jun 2018 It was the weekend. The adjuncts and grads broke free of their work for a little bit and ventured into the steaming sauna of summer. I staggered off with my…
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