The things I’m good at, they’re dwindling, but I still have some left. Here they are in random order: Languages – I’ve always had an aptitude for them even when I was a little kid. It wasn’t only that I had a gift for learning them; I was also very much interested in them. IContinue reading “Ghosts of Strengths Past”
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Cat Lady Post: The Catch in Cat Toys
Do you tend to get silly over cats? Do you find yourself spouting gibberish in an insanely squeaky voice to communicate with them? When asked about your boss, does your mind go to your cat? Does a considerable percentage of your income go to cat care? No, there’s nothing wrong with you. Cats rule, soContinue reading “Cat Lady Post: The Catch in Cat Toys”
Waiting for Things to Be Just Right before Doing Anything
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve restarted this post. There are just too many things I want to change about myself that I can’t decide which one to talk about. I started out with my doom-and-gloom Debbie Downer personality, then I switched to my unhealthy lifestyle, then I thought I’d get spiritual andContinue reading “Waiting for Things to Be Just Right before Doing Anything”
This Question Isn’t for Me.
As the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum, I have to deal with a lot of sleep issues. That’s why the question was rather triggering for me. It’s clearly not meant for me, so I perhaps I should have just ignored it, but I’m a whiner who likes to make my ails knownContinue reading “This Question Isn’t for Me.”
Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1
Before This Small Life, I had several other blogs. I was doing well with the last one (Our Lemonade Days), but it encountered some technical issues that were too much for me to figure out. Not that it takes much to stump me when it comes to modern technology, but I had to let thatContinue reading “Recycled Post: Beloved Vintage Children’s Book Series, Part 1”
Not a Question I Can Answer
There are five people in my family: the parents and three neurodivergent kids – at least one of them has ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). My husband and I coincide in some of the things we like, but his guiding principle is to opt for home-cooked Filipino dishes, while my preference (and knowledge) is moreContinue reading “Not a Question I Can Answer”
Book Haul November 2024
I placed myself on a book buying ban at the beginning of the year. It’s laughable how I broke the ban the first month in. I kept on breaking the ban for some time until we started building our new house, then, I had no choice but to stick to the ban. I found aContinue reading “Book Haul November 2024”
Jesus Christ and Amelia Earhart
I’ve always been envious of the people who got to meet Jesus while He was living among men. Not that I have any doubt about his existence (there are records from Jewish and Roman chroniclers as well; it’s not just the Bible) or his godness, but it would be awesome to have a concrete andContinue reading “Jesus Christ and Amelia Earhart”
Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents
This is a cozy fantasy-mystery I recently read. I don’t usually go for mysteries with a paranormal or supernatural element, but every now and then, I give one of them a whirl. I think the cover drew me in. I got the one on the left. I’m not sure which version is more recent, butContinue reading “Book Review: Sprinkles and Sea Serpents”
Danny Can Have His Song
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? “Even though we ain’t got money…” I love Kenny Loggins and I’ve always loved this song, but I’m going to interrupt that pretty sentiment right there… Knowing what I do now, I would have cut in at our wedding reception while that song wasContinue reading “Danny Can Have His Song”
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