Community: Too Much of a Good Thing?

As I live with bipolar, it is difficult to find a balance. I am sensitive to small changes in routine and fluctuations in my body’s rhythms, such as sleep, eating, exercise and external stimulation like noise or human interaction. I love to be with people and I...

This Week’s Sabbath: The Great Escapes

This weekend, two Great Escapes made ripples east of the lake. My husband and I escaped into a DIY natural bath soak. My dog escaped into the neighborhood from whence he came. Every Saturday, David and I observe 24 full hours of rest. It’s unusual to find...

The Beginning

I’ve been thinking about starting a blog. It’s a stubborn thought. It vanishes under the surface of my mind for several minutes, hours, maybe, only to reappear, shaking its head and spraying me with droplets. The thought is stubborn. With the thought comes...