Half My Mother’s Face Swelled Up at Disney World

Describe your most memorable vacation. It was on the only vacation we took in my childhood. We were visiting Disney World and Sea World. One night, something bit my mother's face. Half her face swelled up. The first day she wouldn't even go out. It looked so bad. At the time I felt bad for … Continue reading Half My Mother’s Face Swelled Up at Disney World

SciFi Dream Girl

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? I use intellect rather than emotion. The foundation of my faith is intellectual belief, not loving or feeling loved by God. Loving God or reminding myself He loves me is a good thing to remember to do from time to time, but it isn't my focus. I value truth … Continue reading SciFi Dream Girl

Agoraphobia?

I'm back at home now after a terrible trip to Panama. I was on the phone with my health coach today, and she suggested that my experience sounded like agoraphobia. My reactions to cities and other busy places aren't normal. I feel worn out and defeated. The life of travel I dreamed of won't happen. … Continue reading Agoraphobia?

10 Reasons I Can’t Live Without My Phone

What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? Like a lot of people, my phone is a luxury I can't live without. Here are ten reasons why. 1. I use phone apps to create collage art. 2. Photography. I have taken thousands of photos on my phone. 3. Document scanning. 4. Instagram 5. Word processor. … Continue reading 10 Reasons I Can’t Live Without My Phone

Sometimes Things Don’t Work Out

I'm writing this from Casco Viejo in Panama. I am doing badly. Leaving the hotel room is a struggle. Twice I have had panic attacks in public. Mental illness is very real. This week my husband has work to do. Our romantic vacation ends tomorrow and we go to a different hotel in another part … Continue reading Sometimes Things Don’t Work Out