We're still putting things back together after Hurricane Matthew. This will be a streaming sort of post; I could shoot for polished, but I want a finished product. My drafts folder is cluttered enough. The following story might paint a better picture of how this week is moving along: I cook more in the fall. … Continue reading My Life May Be Many Things, but It’s Rarely Dull
And Then Hurricane Matthew Crashed October
Hello friends! I'm collecting myself and basking in gratitude. My family and friends came through the storm relatively unscathed. The boys, our cat, and I left Savannah voluntarily last Wednesday after school was cancelled and drove to my mom's outside of Atlanta. Gil stayed to tie up some loose ends at work and arrived Thursday … Continue reading And Then Hurricane Matthew Crashed October
Reading, ADHD, Wallace, and Testing Part 2
This is a continuation of my last post. It will make more sense if you check out Reading, Wallace, ADHD, and Testing first. ***** I have suspected that Gil has dyslexia for some time now. He's never confirmed it, and though I've had numerous conversations on the subject with his mom and other family … Continue reading Reading, ADHD, Wallace, and Testing Part 2
Reading, ADHD, Wallace, and Testing
I'm still trying to wrap my head around a lot that happened last week, but I'll start with this: We had Wallace evaluated for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning issues last week. Something is going on, but it's not clearcut. He started second grade this year and for the third year I got the same … Continue reading Reading, ADHD, Wallace, and Testing
Thank you, Tiffany Higgins!
And now I'd like to thank the lovely, insightful, Tiffany Higgins. I only recently discovered this talent and am so happy I did. Tiffany is a freelance writer who can write most anything. She's also an award-winning children's author, and I can't wait to check out her books. Her blog is an intriguing mix and … Continue reading Thank you, Tiffany Higgins!
Thank You, Decoding Bipolar
I always have a difficult time accepting awards. I think it's my anxiety. I would rather hide. I also struggle with following rules, so there's that. Still, I am ALWAYS appreciative of my fellow bloggers who take the time to recognize my blog. First up, Decoding Bipolar nominated me for the Black Cat Blue Sea … Continue reading Thank You, Decoding Bipolar
Speaking Pain in Hopes of Alleviating Some
I'm gradually coming down from an emotionally demanding week. I could sugar-coat it. Explain my pain away and remind everyone that I KNOW things could be worse -- THEY ABSOLUTELY COULD BE WORSE. But sometimes I think people like myself spend too much time stuffing away pain, feeling like everyone else's stuff is more worthy … Continue reading Speaking Pain in Hopes of Alleviating Some
Planning Ahead vs. Being Present: Where’s the Balance?
I land on my feet. Well, most of the time I suppose you could say that's true. No one has ever accused me of supplying the best-laid plans and following them through to the tiniest detail, but I'm great at adapting to a general plan and figuring out the details as I go. It's just … Continue reading Planning Ahead vs. Being Present: Where’s the Balance?
Connectedness and the Spirituality of Art
I decided to plant myself at my computer and simply write. Who knows what will come out of this today. I've needed to write all week, but instead I've been reacting, doing, and trekking through life. My brain feels crowded, fried, congested, and overwhelmed. I mentioned that September is a hard month around here. I'm … Continue reading Connectedness and the Spirituality of Art
If You’ve Ever Cringed at a Pic of Yourself on Social Media, Read This
Here's the awesome post over at Caramel Lattes and Stilettos. ___________________________________________________________ For those of you who read regularly here at Grief Happens, you know I'm a big believer in real, and today I got a good dose of it. Although I don't discuss it all that much on this site, I also love fashion and … Continue reading If You’ve Ever Cringed at a Pic of Yourself on Social Media, Read This
Grief Happens 