the autoimmune hippie.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry

blogtober 2023

  • blogtober day 31 – happy halloween

    Happy Halloween and end of Blogtober, y’all. Today was a busy one, with grocery shopping and errands and then home to spend time with my favorite fellas. ❤ Last night we watched The Crow as is our Halloween tradition and then tonight we watched Sleepy Hollow. So much fun. ❤ Our plan tomorrow is to give our… Read more

  • blogtober day 30 – good things.

    On Sunday, my Al and I made it back to in-person church for the first time in forever and it was so good to be home at church with our people. We also had a fantastic lunch at Mugshots and my better half and I had a cozy Sunday night date night. I am so… Read more

  • blogtober day 28 – rest easy, matthew perry.

    Earlier this evening, we all received the stunning breaking news that Matthew Perry passed away this morning, October 28th, at his home. After years of struggles with sobriety, it seems that this was a tragic accident. Matthew Perry People Article. For many of us who saw Friends in real time as it came out and… Read more

  • blogtober day 27 – way behind for the best reasons.

    Despite my best efforts to write daily, blogtober fell behind for several days this week for the very best reasons as I had some lovely days with my people. I had a wonderful (way overdue) day out with my Al on Tuesday, the best date nights with my better half throughout the week, and a… Read more

  • blogtober day 22 – before it breaks.

    Tonight I’m up late, deep into a body image project – I’ll share more later this week about that – and this old Brandi Carlisle song that I have always loved came across my Apple Radio mix. I haven’t heard it in forever and it’s just right so I decided to share for today. ❤… Read more

  • blogtober day 21 – heart running amok.

    I’m sure over the years I’ve mentioned my mitral valve prolapse (MVP) issues during our spoonie talks – however this week, my body has been extraordinarily reactive to illness and to a week I just don’t know how to put into words – and I am having the most ridiculous heart palpitations I have had,… Read more

  • blogtober day 20 – psalm 73:26

    This sickly week has been a long month it seems and today’s fighting words Friday (a bit late) is Psalm 73:26. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. – Psalm 73:26 Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other. Grace and… Read more

  • blogtober day 19 – sick day.

    Most days I’ve been able to post no matter – but this time combined migraines and nausea and dizziness won me. soooo. . . I’ll be back to try again for day 20. Be well, everybody. Take care yourselves and each other. Grace and Blessings. Read more

  • blogtober day 18 – brick.

    When I committed to blog every day for the month of October, I never imagined what that might look like if I got properly sick and had just a shit week for want of a better way to say it – yet, here we are. I had to cry uncle at day 5 of the… Read more

  • blogtober day 17 – day of prayer and fasting for the holy land.

    Today, October 17th, is a day of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for peace in the Holy Land. Please remember the people of Israel and all of the innocent who are touched by violence in your prayers and pray for mercy and an end to this suffering. Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each… Read more