Last night after a lively dinner table conversation (a plus for pandemic life), the teen girl said "mom, sometimes I feel like you gave birth to me because our brains are so much alike." It is true. She is my mini me in both the good and bad ways. So I started thinking back about … Continue reading The beast called anxiety →

I saw this definition of our current situation on social media this week. Spot on. My goal is to practice self-care and gratitude during this crazy and uncertain time. Here is what I have been doing for self-care: Knitting. For me, keeping my hands busy means my brain is also busy. Win/win. Right now I … Continue reading Practicing self-care and gratitude →

I am having a hard time knowing how to interact while out in public during the pandemic. Unlike a lot of other Americans, I am wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and am limiting my out of home activities. But I am still interacting with others, and it is harder to know how to act … Continue reading Social interactions during the pandemic →