July is an anniversary of leaving dates for both a dear friend and of Dad. It too is full of birthdays for many I love, including the baby brother I so badly wanted to be a sister. I didn't intend to blog this weekend; but writing calms and soothes me. Nearly always. In all this … Continue reading Grief to joy and back again
Month: July 2023
Creating magic in difficult times
While the pandemic brought on sadness and grief, I know there were also moments of joy to be found. I was a fortunate part of the workforce, even if it didn't always feel that way: employees mandated to work at home in the wee hours of COVID's arrival in Oregon. My employer then, a different … Continue reading Creating magic in difficult times
Kids and e-bikes
Sometimes it feels nearly a lifetime ago that part of my job required me to blog weekly, usually about workplace safety or public health. Although I often enjoyed it, I really don't miss it. Especially as I blogged on my own website simultaneously. A few times I knew I had to stay away from too … Continue reading Kids and e-bikes