Emily's Mind Dump Madness

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  • The Caretaker No One Takes Care Of

    I’m stuck. I’m being held hostage. I know there is a way out, but I sure can’t see it. Before you keep going: This is a raw one. I talk about losing parents, navigating hospice, and being the default caretaker… Continue reading

    The Caretaker No One Takes Care Of

  • Teenager’s Dreams

    My youngest has always known what he wanted to be. His dream was always to be a paleontologist. He has been working towards that end goal. He has joined college prep programs, he has checked grades, and he has even… Continue reading

    Teenager’s Dreams

  • Just Keep Going

    I’m trying. I really am. I’m working on a meditation course. I’m doing the affiliate thing. I’m dashing at night, when I can stay awake long enough to do it. I’m being a caregiver, unpaid, to my in-laws. I’m working… Continue reading

    Just Keep Going

  • Waiting is the Hardest Part

    Trying to do better about posting, but there is so much going on every single day that blogging hasn’t been a priority. So, today I’m just going to be crazy and post affiliate links to all the random stuff sitting… Continue reading

    Waiting is the Hardest Part

  • Overwhelmed and Under Caffeinated

    As I sit here trying to figure out what exactly this post should be about – because there is SO much I could write about – I’m getting overwhelmed by the choices and making a decision. So maybe I’ll just… Continue reading

    Overwhelmed and Under Caffeinated

  • Family Struggles and Emotions: My Experience with Longstanding Grudges and Concerns for Health

    I apologize now for the jumbled mess this post is likely to be. This will be the definition of one of my mid dumps. The riot of emotions means I have lots of words, but no clue how to get… Continue reading

    Family Struggles and Emotions: My Experience with Longstanding Grudges and Concerns for Health

  • Reflections on Another Production and Anticipation for the Meditation Challenge

    As Sunday night rolls around, marking the end of another hectic week filled with rehearsals and performances, I reflect on the whirlwind that was hell week. While challenging, it’s always worth it all to see my youngest shine on stage,… Continue reading

    Reflections on Another Production and Anticipation for the Meditation Challenge

  • Random Shows

    On today’s episode of things my family talks about – the weird shows the kids watched when they were younger. Here is a list of the shows my kids called weird, and in their own words, why. Shows from the… Continue reading

  • Easter

    Tomorrow is Easter. My family and I are celebrating. We are not religious. My husband and I both grew up in more religious families. We grew up celebrating Easter as a religious holiday. For us, it’s a chance to get… Continue reading

    Easter

  • Birthday Sleepover Fun

    Tonight, my youngest is having a sleepover to celebrate her birthday, which was last month. She and her friends decided to have a cake decorating contest. So tonight’s post is actually a poll. Vote for your winner! I’m off to… Continue reading

    Birthday Sleepover Fun