Bird Feeder
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Blue Jay Corner and the Future
I’ve decided it’s time to dedicate a section of my blog to Blue Jay Corner, the hub of activity at my squirrel and bird feeders. When I first started, I didn’t think there would be much to write about. But in recent weeks, the drama and antics have been so entertaining that it feels silly Continue reading
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Rx Nature
Nature has always been my sanctuary. When I was younger, I made it a priority to immerse myself in it—whether hiking through trails or parking in a quiet spot to soak up the stillness. A few hours outside could lighten my heart and reset my mind. But things changed after I became a parent. Those Continue reading
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Quick Tuesday Tally
I had high hopes of shedding 20 pounds this week, but a visit to my mom’s put a little detour in my plans. While I stayed active—lots of moving around, errands, and good old-fashioned family chaos—I didn’t get to squeeze in my usual exercise routine. Still, I managed to hit my weekly goal and dropped Continue reading
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Life vs. Squirrel
I really thought this month would be different. I had a plan: a neatly outlined schedule of posts, and steps I’d take toward ‘finding myself.’ But life, as it often does, had other ideas. In my last post, I shared that it had been a rough week, and honestly, it still feels like I’m still Continue reading
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Birds and Squirrels
I’m thrilled—my squirrel and blue jay friends are back! I thought they might have moved on since I hadn’t seen them in a few days, but today they were all at “Blue Jay Corner” again! It turns out the jays have claimed the early morning hours to themselves, while my squirrel buddy shows up in Continue reading
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Over Here, Trying to Whistle While I Work
The third dose of Zepbound really kicked me in the ass. Maybe part of it was that I spent the afternoon in the sun, holding my heavy toddler and yelling at a train—who knows. Wednesday’s headache rolled right into Thursday, and it was a bad one. Thankfully, Excedrin Migraine rescued me from my misery. It Continue reading
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