Imma be honest, I wanted to draw this one but I can’t fully grasp its translation to my life, specifically. Maybe one of y’all can, though? Also this isn’t even fire logs pose. And fire logs’ only jobs are to burn. I DON’T GET IT AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I PUBLISHED THIS. Help.
COVID Checklist Week 10
Handling a Sudden Death in a Friend’s Life
Most readers of this blog know that thirteen years ago, my best friend was murdered. There is absolutely nothing that can prepare you for the one-two punch of the grief surrounding death coupled with the trauma surrounding murder. As a person who experienced this exceptionally painful event, I have some very strong opinions on how…
In Pictures, A | Feel Good Friday 051520
THANK GOODNESS FOR THE OUTSIDE. It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s stormy, it’s clear, who cares, I’m restless and need to be outside! This past week was marked by great outdoor adventures, lots of things I’m grateful for, and some intense career and emotional work that will hopefully lead me to more peace 🙂 Pedernales Falls…
COVID Checklist Week 9
ART! Party
I LOVE this idea I stumbled upon for when girls nights are a thing again: At the end of 2019, Emily B. revealed her cozy living room which included three original artwork pieces above her sofa, created by none other than herself along with the help of Velinda, me and a couple of bottles of wine. This…
Turns Out There’s Much to Be Grateful For | Feel Good Friday 050820
I am restless. I’ve seen memes saying that it’s a very American thing to be bored by being under quarantine this long … is it? Or is it a very American thing to continuously question authority and the efficacy of our government’s policies? I’d like to think it’s the latter. But who really knows what’s…
#RunWithMaud #Equality
Going for a run is an easy thing. But that’s the point, isn’t it? It’s easy for me to go for a run, in the middle of the morning, as a white woman. You can click through to form your own opinion on the story making the social media rounds. My take: specific, intentional racism…
COVID Checklist Week 8
As Austin, and Texas in general, opens back up, I’m taking it slow. So this weird series will continue, and this is what kept me covidtained? this week. Week 7. Week 6. Week 5 here. Week 4 here. Week 3’s here. Week 2’s here. There is no Week 1 because we didn’t know back then. Workouts… I am now physically…