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Monthly Archives: February 2021
My Mug Cake Recipe
I started getting into making mug cakes when Wallace was a baby. I’ve tried many versions I found online that met various food needs I’ve had over the years. I’ve finally settled on a recipe of my own that is … Continue reading
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Tagged celiac, gluten free, mug cake, recipe, vegan
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YouTube Update
After getting diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in November of 2019, I started a YouTube channel. It’s called Brain Squeeze! I was searching for firsthand experiences on there and there just weren’t many. Because my surgery was postponed twice, there are … Continue reading
Posted in background, Linked Up, Parenting, Single Mother by Choice - SMC
Tagged brain squeeze, brain surgery, chiari malformation, youtube
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Coming Out-iversary
The only significant thing about today’s holiday is that 20 years ago at my first high school’s Valentine’s dance I had an epiphany. To set the scene, I was supposed to be on crutches for my millionth sprained ankle and … Continue reading
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Tagged coming out story, high school, Valentine's day
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Talking to Myself
When I started this blog, almost 10 years ago, I did so as a place I could hash out my thoughts and ideas. I could have kept a private journal but figured maybe I would connect with other single parents … Continue reading
Posted in background, health, Single Mother by Choice - SMC
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Bedtime
I’ve always been pretty good at a bedtime routine for Wallace. And pre kid, which was pretty much pre internet in my pocket, I was good at my own bedtime routine. I loved snuggling up with my cat and reading … Continue reading
Posted in health, Parenting, pictures, Single Mother by Choice - SMC, Sleep
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Book Tracking
I decided, over a month in, that I should keep track of the books I read for the year. It’s been many years since I’ve done it and not only is it nice to look back on, but with my … Continue reading
Posted in Books, homeschooling, Parenting, pictures
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Fatigue
Watch the TED talk or the movie Unrest by Jennifer Brea. It’s hard but it’s a glimpse into what I deal with and more people need to be aware of the severity of ME/CFS. Or even that it’s a real … Continue reading
Posted in body talk, health, Parenting
Tagged chiari, chronic fatigue, Jennifer Brea, me/cfs
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Supposed Tos
I was supposed to have a 2 hour MRI today, but insurance hasn’t authorized it yet. I got the call yesterday that it was postponed another week. I was supposed to pick up some things from the library, but it … Continue reading
Giant Cookie
I miss my blog and need to just jump in and write again! I have so many things I want to write about but they will take so much energy, something I am severely lacking. It’s also why I haven’t … Continue reading
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