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  • My Tiny Oasis

    My Tiny Oasis

    When Andrew and I started house hunting back in 2024 one of the most important things we considered, other than geographical location, was how much space we needed and how best to utilize a given floor plan. Our house in Medford, Oregon had plenty of space, arguably too much, since several rooms were rarely used.…

  • On The Road To Recovery

    On The Road To Recovery

    I have chronicled my ACL injury and repair and people are curious about what life is like post surgery. I am almost at the 4 month post-op mark and am still on restrictions, but here are some factoids about my recovery journey so far. On 2 Crutches: First 4 weeks. First Look: After 6 days…

  • Torn ACL! Now What?

    Torn ACL! Now What?

    I had struggled with left knee instability for about 2 years. I was unable to run, jump or twist and dancing was right out. Lateral movements were limited and getting in and out of cars was challenging. If I stepped wrong or slipped on leaves or a slick spot on the ground, I would almost…

  • New Year’s Contemplations

    New Year’s Contemplations

    Many people use the word resolutions to describe their aspirations at the beginning of a new year. This is a bit too rigid and doesn’t inspire motivation for me. I like to use contemplations instead, which conjures feelings of reflection, thoughtfulness, and a long term analysis of a particular situation. Here are some areas I…

  • The F Word

    The F Word

    I am a sailor reincarnated. I have been known to use the four letter F word creatively, liberally, and at times superfluously. Some of it is genetics – my mother is also a feisty cursing wordsmith. This post, however, is about a different F word. One of the primary reasons we decided to retire several…