Category Archives: Personal

Sunday Coffee – The First Day of the Year

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Thistle

It’s become a bit of a tradition to think of the first of January as a bellwether for the rest of the year. Start how you mean to go on, and all that, right? And honestly, I want 2022 to … Continue reading →

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TGIO, 2021 Edition

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Thistle

Let me get right to it: 2021 has not been my year. In fact, it’s been downright awful in a lot of ways, particularly with regards to 1) grief/loss and 2) my physical health. And even though it looks like … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Christmas, Scattered

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Thistle

I didn’t want to say anything in my anniversary post the other day, but the last week has been a series of punches to the gut. First, my middle son got into an accident on the way home from work … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Advent

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Thistle

This year, Jason and I celebrate our 22nd anniversary today! Because it was our 22nd anniversary and December 22nd, we did something different this year, and made an Anniversary Advent game! Like a traditional advent calendar, we each opened a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – 100 Happy Days, Fini

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Thistle

My attempt to find the happy for 100 days in a row is now over, as of 12/9. This has been a very trying time for me, and I admit that the project helped provide a little distraction. For that, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – I Don’t Know. Stuff.

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Thistle

I admit that in times of extreme stress, I tend to do a little retail therapy when all else has failed. Right around Black Friday, all else had failed, and I took advantage of some sales that were floating around … Continue reading →

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November 2021 in Review

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Thistle

I said in my October wrap-up that November would be a medical-heavy month, and I wasn’t kidding. I’ll wait ’til I get to the Health portion of this post to discuss it, but let’s just say that various doctors’ visits … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – A Lovely Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Thistle

Two years ago, my dad’s side of the family got together at my aunt and uncle’s house for Thanksgiving. I don’t have any photos from that year. My immediate family was dealing with a ton at the time, from Morrigan’s … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Break

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Thistle

Hey everyone! I’m taking the week off from blogging to spend time with my family for Thanksgiving. I’m happy to say that I’ll get to see some of my dad’s side of the family for the holiday this year, some … Continue reading →

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SC – Product Review: CatLadyBox Subscription

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Thistle

It’s time for another subscription box review! I took a few months off between my last and latest subscription box, and then let a randomizer choose which from my list that I wanted to try. And yeah, I was really … Continue reading →

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