Thoughts

  • Why Amelioration is a Must-Know Word

    Some words just roll off the tongue, while others trip us up and make us second-guess our pronunciation. Amelioration is one of those tricky words. It’s a bit of a tongue twister, but once you get past that, it’s a… Continue reading

    Why Amelioration is a Must-Know Word
  • Embracing the Mess: My Journey in Painting

    Some days, painting feels like magic. The brush glides, the colors blend just right, and suddenly, I’ve created something wonderful. But most days? Most days, my paintings are a disaster. This morning, I envisioned deep red pansies, soft and velvety,… Continue reading

    Embracing the Mess: My Journey in Painting
  • A Day of Renaissance Revelry

    There’s something truly magical about the Renaissance Festival—a time when history, myth, and merriment collide to create unforgettable memories. This year, our day was filled with spellbinding spectacles, scrumptious treats, and a kaleidoscope of costumes that transported us back in… Continue reading

    A Day of Renaissance Revelry
  • The Mysterious Blue Orb: A Gift or a Curse?

    It hums softly. Almost like it’s breathing. The weight of it feels impossible—both light and heavy, as if it exists in two realities at once. The surface is smooth, cold, yet somehow alive. I can’t tell if it’s glass, metal,… Continue reading

    The Mysterious Blue Orb: A Gift or a Curse?
  • Embrace Adventure: Escape the Monotony

    If you ever want to see your boredom alive again, you’ll follow our demands. You will read every word of this blog post. You will resist the urge to scroll away. And most importantly, you will embrace adventure like your… Continue reading

    Embrace Adventure: Escape the Monotony
  • A New Chapter: Ken’s Journey to Better Hearing

    Today is a big day for Ken—he’s finally getting his new hearing aids! This has been a long time coming, about two years of struggling with conversations, missing out on little details, and, of course, the endless cycle of “What?”… Continue reading

    A New Chapter: Ken’s Journey to Better Hearing
  • A Day at the Air Force Commemorative Museum – Flying High in a Huey

    Our visit to the Air Force Commemorative Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ was nothing short of incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by a fascinating collection of war helicopters, airplanes, hummers, jeeps, trucks, and other… Continue reading

    A Day at the Air Force Commemorative Museum – Flying High in a Huey
  • Welcome to My First Blog: Reflections & Ramblings

    Hello and welcome! I’m excited (and maybe a little nervous) to be writing my very first blog post. This space will be a mix of my thoughts, reflections, and the occasional rambling about whatever catches my interest—whether it’s travel, life… Continue reading

    Welcome to My First Blog: Reflections & Ramblings