Thinking About Food Differently
I finished my master’s thesis and snuck into graduation because they wouldn’t let me officially attend. It was supposed to be a happy day, but I was just numb. A week afterward, Christmas – which was somber and lonely due to the family conflicts. When …
I had some plans, you know? I had it all figured out. I would slam through my internship, pound through two additional semesters of masters classes, take this blasted test and be an RD dammit! Of course, in the wise words of Pema Chodron, things …
I had a huge garden this year, and I was very proud of it. I took the time to plan out and strategize where to plant things (companion planting), started seed indoors and got it all placed at good times. Then, eventually, nature reminds you …
Allergies were a beast this year – had us all psyched out. Hiding and working at home became popular, then normal. So did wearing a mask – started as a nuisance and is now a fashion (political?) statement. Hand sanitizer is the new perfume. I …
On March 23 I got kicked out of my job. Not fired, just told to stay home. The entire state got told to stay home. We try to not glue ourselves to the 24/7 bad news cycle, but it’s difficult to not be paranoid when …
That “submit” button was one of the hardest buttons I’ve ever clicked online. Now I have to let this go and trust. Keep my head down and keep working. There’s miles to go before I sleep and graduation ahead, so cheers to the home stretch!
I’m not going to complain – I made this bed, I’ll lie in it. Oooooh….. bed does sound good right now though. I’m tired today. No,….. tired suggests I need a nap. I’m spent. I slept poorly last night and had a difficult day at …
This is very exciting. Add “creating a blog” and “setting up a website” to the very long list of new and self-taught technology skills I’ve had to learn in the last few years. This may prove a bit more entertaining with a significant (enjoyable) difference …