Still Here.
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Last month, Brian and I threw a Halloween/Birthday Party themed like a Harry Potter Potions Class, and it was epic! Brian, being the genius he is, took the inspiration found at The Cauldron, an AirBnB Experience/Pop Up I went to…
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Longing for Home
Since I haven’t had a home of my own for three years, I have adapted to this nomadic lifestyle. Whether it’s in a hotel room, AirBnB, or one of my host’s homes, I can “feel at home” rather quickly. It’s…
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My Gothic Romance
Last weekend, Brian and I went to the Vampire Ball PDX, and we had a blast! Thankfully we got these professional pictures taken there because all of our pictures were tooo dark, thanks to the Gothic mood lighting throughout. This…
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Speaking Your Love’s Language
A couple of years ago, I touched on the Love and Apology Languages, but finding myself in a new relationship, The 5 Love Languages** have been once again brought to the forefront of my mind. The philosophy behind Attachment Theory…
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Our Magical Week
People say Disneyland is the most magical place on earth. I suppose I’d challenge that with maybe Glencoe, Scotland or London, but it’s definitely the most magical (built) place in the USA, as the Redwood Forest is pretty magical naturally.…
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My Beloved Enigma
I’ve been repeating three words to myself over and over again for the past ten weeks: I’m in trouble. My heart. My mind. My soul. My very sanity is at risk. (Romantic hyperbole. You know me!) I met someone recently,…
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Bumbling Through Life
For the past two and a half years, I’ve been living the dream. At least, that’s what everyone keeps telling me, and they’re pretty much right. In the wake of debilitating trauma and the end of a 15-year marriage, I…
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New Watercolor Work
A few months ago I published a post about my Patreon page. This is a reminder to all my readers about that page and my watercolor artwork. For as little as $1/mo you can support me and my art via…
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Resurrecting Avalon Revamped
“Every once in a while I get the opportunity to read a piece of work that makes me think, ‘This is the one the will put this author on the map of the reading world.’ Avalon Revamped is that book…
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Of Course, #MeToo
The past few months have been many things. Inspiring. Validating. Triggering. Infuriating. Gratifying. Of course, I’m talking about the growing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. At long, long last, survivors of sexual violence, abuse, and assault in all its forms are not…
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