A Brain Dump on Middle Age, (Peri)Menopause and (Mostly) Maintaining Mental Health


Day 1 Started on a Friday. I was hoping for the sun to shine brighter, the mood to lift and work to not suck, but unfortunately it was just a regular day. Lots of hot flashes and people annoying me. Day 2 Saturday for the second dose. Last night I slept no better. Woke up at least 3 times with night sweats which is where I’m really hoping to see improvement. I woke up at 5am because I have a 3 hour drive to see my kid in a sporting event with his college team. I’m excited to see him,…

Does anyone really like Valentine’s Day? Other than florists, I mean. Does anyone really look forward to it? If you’re not in a relationship, it’s…

Remember all those things you were going to do by the time your were 20? 30? 40? Remember how once you did those things, life…

Hey! So Glad You’re Here.
Really! I’m glad you’re here…and not at my house! I feel like at this slightly post mid-point in my life, I’m a better virtual friend than real one. I’m a firm believer in the adage ‘cancelled plans are the best plans’ when it comes to real life interactions. BUT, I’m more than happy to interact in a way that doesn’t involve me having to put on hard pants. So let’s be virtual friends!