The Fall Bouquet Ivy picked for me on her walk Earlier this year, I lamented the prospect of middle age. The idea that with many of my life goals met, the next years would be waiting and waiting on retirement, stuck in a rut of nothing to do and nowhere to go. And then, it … Continue reading Learning to Live In Seasons
Chemistry of People
Independence Parenting
Photo by Our Ampersand Photo As I have told you before, I read six books about babies before having babies. It should be no surprise I’m delving into books about child rearing. As part of that endeavor, I will note American children don't seem to be doing very well. Notably in the fact that they … Continue reading Independence Parenting
Midlife Crisis? Torrid Tradition? Inevitable Developmental Stage?
The Black Dog by Taylor Swift As I mentioned in what I imagine is the far more popular post, I am now 35. Which I consider middle aged for dramatic effect, but a straight Google says isn't, but this PubMed scientific article says is indeed the Early Middle Aged category, so I suppose I was … Continue reading Midlife Crisis? Torrid Tradition? Inevitable Developmental Stage?
A Beautiful Thing…10 Years Later
Photos by Our Ampersand Photography and Birmingham Photographer Artist Moira Rose : I am suddenly overwhelmed with regret. It's a new feeling for me, and I don't find it at all pleasurable.Stevie Budd : You regret that embarrassing photos of you aren't online?Moira Rose : No, I regret that they're lost. They were the one … Continue reading A Beautiful Thing…10 Years Later
How to Keep House While Drowning
Disclaimer: I'm beta testing affiliate links because I like to experiment. Affiliate links in this post are for things I personally recommend, and I have no relationship with businesses other than they provide the items I enjoy and I will receive a devastatingly small portion of change for referring you. Maternity leave round 2 is … Continue reading How to Keep House While Drowning
Pride Month Appreciation Post
Recently the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ + people in the United States. Not a very happy proclamation for pride month. While my primary methods of support will continue to be throwing money at HRC, ACLU and other organizations to help fight these aggressions, I figured a post to highlight … Continue reading Pride Month Appreciation Post
Skin Care Essentials
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2023 Youth for Beauty No More In case you missed it, Martha Stewart was recently featured in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. My initial impression was “Good for them! Featuring women in their 60s!” Then I learned that, in fact, Martha Stewart is 81. Martha Stewart is 81. Jennifer Anniston … Continue reading Skin Care Essentials
Becoming a Swiftie
The Eras Tour -Nashville, TN 5/5/23 Two weeks ago, I attended the Eras Tour in Nashville one week after giving birth to my second child. Still riding that high, I'll use this as an inaugural type of post -an appreciation post. A Personal Recollection of T-Swift's Rise Back in 2008-2009 when Taylor Swift really emerged … Continue reading Becoming a Swiftie
The Politics of the Baby Bump
"Oh! I didn't know you were pregnant. I never saw you post baby bump pictures!" Ah, the baby bump. For myriad reasons, the baby bump represents the greatest trigger for most of my issues on pregnancy. Womanhood in general if you want to go there. A second pregnancy -and one far more public than in … Continue reading The Politics of the Baby Bump
Persistence of Memories
In an increasingly digital era, what does the future of memorabilia look like?
The Chemistress 