I woke up to that deep, aching pain in my lower back and stomach, the kind that comes just before my period. It was intense enough to leave me clammy and tense. Thankfully, painkillers helped take the edge off within half an hour, turning it from sharp pain into something more like a heavy stiffness. […]
The Well, the Bugs, and the Breakdown
Today kicked off with hope. I really thought I’d finally have water. And to be fair, the guy did show up. He installed the plug, and I was ready for a small victory dance. But that moment didn’t last long. Turns out, the well system I was sold is a type that’s rarely used around […]
Work Clothes and Emotional Laundry
Today felt productive again, even if I didn’t exactly start with a game plan. I finally got the laundry done and hung up, and sorted my clothes between the two rigs. It’s not fancy, just a bit of color coding. My grungy “road work” clothes are now in the travel trailer, and my slightly more […]
Sunday Sermon
Sunday Sermon is where I share interesting things I’ve stumbled on during the week—articles, ideas, or moments that made me think. This week’s topic is… The new wave of feminism I started thinking about this concept a couple of years ago when his sister said, “The trick with my brother is to love him just […]