I don't need anyone to check on me, because I'm not going to harm myself. But I'm not ok. These are the things grinding my gears this week: The hospital kicked me out of pulmonary rehab because of insurance. Even if I wanted to pay the $125 per session (x...
It's Christmastime, the season of giving and receiving, joy and merriment. For most, it’s a time to celebrate with family and friends, to exchange thoughtful gifts, and to bask in the holiday spirit.
Ahoy! The Garcias invaded Disney World this year! We rode, we ate, we conquered for 5 days. Theo stayed home to terrorize Pablo at Auntie Karen's. 2025 was also a busy year. Arden is still playing hockey, has started Junior high, and is on the yearbook staff, which takes him...
OK, I'll admit it. I'm pretty bougie. I like nice stuff. Sometimes, I'm incredibly cheap, but most of the time, I don't mind spending my money on nice things. Which is why when I found myself getting out of the shower a couple of weeks ago, I came to a...
Family, ethnicity, where you live, political party, your favorite sports team, these are just some of the ways we can be sliced up into a group. Intentional or not, that's just the way it goes, whether you like it or not. I don't think most people are malicious about it,...
Imagine, if you will, you're sleeping in your warm, comfortable bed. It's a little after 1 a.m. and you've been sleeping for about 3 hours at this point. You're dreaming about where to place ambulances for your baseball teams. You're looking at a map, and you put your final...
