It’s December ya’ll! How is it December? We’re barreling towards a new year and that calls for introspection. Fresh eyes. New outlooks! Finding my niche on this platform has felt like a near impossible task. When I started this blog I just wanted to write. I wanted to practice. I wanted to share. I had…
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A Classic Doom Spiral
I wrote this in May and never published it. I was busy…..dress rehearsing tragedy. “Joy is the most vulnerable emotion we experience and if you cannot tolerate joy, what you do is you start dress rehearsing tragedy. Dress rehearsing tragedy is imagining something bad is going to happen when in reality, nothing is wrong. “How…
Read MoreLet’s Call It A Hiatus
Whew! That was a long break. It wasn’t planned but it was necessary. 2022 has been so busy and this Summer was an absolute whirlwind. As much as I love this space and enjoy social media, anyone following along so far knows it’s one of the first things I put down when things start leaning…
Read MoreTop5: Family Friendly Halloween Movie Night on NetflixCA
Eeeeeeeeeeee! Halloween is almost here! Let’s talk family movie nights. Usually we watch a movie after trick or treating. It gives the kids a chance to eat some candy and then unwind before bed. There are so many great spooky movies out there but I’ll keep it simple and stick to ones you can find…
Read MoreButtonReview/DocuSeries: Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces Of Billy Milligan
TW- violent crime, physical and sexual assault, mental health issues Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces Of Billy Milligan (2021) TV-14 Directed by Olivier Megaton Synopsis: 4 episode crime series documenting the crimes, incarceration, and mental health tribulations of rapist/alleged murderer Billy Milligan. The Billy Milligan case is obviously very interesting because there are many different…
Read MoreTop5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA
As night rolls in earlier and magic fills the air a cozy tv night with a warm cider seems like just the ticket! So let’s get into my fave Spooky Comedies/Shows on NetflixCA right now! Top5: Spooky Comedies on NetflixCA Santa Clarita Diet (2017-19) TV-MA 3 Seasons (30 episodes) A family grapples with the realities…
Read MoreButtonReview/ Film: RESPECT 2021
RESPECT (2021) PG-13 Directed by Liesl Tommy Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Scott, & Marlon Wayans Synopsis: Biopic capturing the rise of the incomparable Queen of Soul, Ms Aretha Franklin. If you’re making a biopic of a persons life it should be representative of that person as a whole. Not only their career. Not…
Read MoreTop5: First Day of (home) School Activities
For those of us following a traditional school year schedule, Back To “School” is upon us! We start back on September 7th but many start earlier or even later. The first day is always a little trying. I always keep the first week low-key. My focus is getting everyone back on schedule (because let’s be…
Read MoreTop5: Summer Vibes on NetflixCA (2021)
The heat is finally here, but that kind of Summer are we having? The world is slowly and cautiously opening back up and I can hear the whisper of freedom floating on the breeze. Full on travel seems lofty and festivals seem like a distant dream, but friends and family seem accessible. The vibe I’m…
Read MoreTop5: Posting Season Road Trip Hacks
If you’re a Forces Family you know full well that Posting Season is kicking off. In the time of the Rona it’s especially frustrating to be hauling your cookies (and all of your belongings) cross country, but as you know, the choice isn’t ours. As much as I love a good road trip, with 4…
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