Update On My Brain Pain… And Vision Issues
I’m in pain, if you haven’t figured it out from the title of this post and this picture…. And this is both a vent and an update. I mentioned like two weeks ago that I was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension and hospitalized. (For a more thorough explanation of what it is, see that post.) […]
Red Light Therapy And The Science Behind Mood Regulation
I don’t know if you’re a superhero aficionado like I am, but when I hear red light therapy, I picture Lex Luthor attacking Superman while shining red light on him. You see, Kryptonians get power from yellow suns, whereas they come from a planet from a red sun. So to make them non invincible, putting […]
How to Spot Lies in a Spouse’s Testimony
One thing I learned during my own divorce is that where you live makes a big difference in how divorce proceedings play out. I live in an area where no-fault divorce is the standard, which means that the reason for the divorce—whether someone cheated, lied, or abused—doesn’t really matter legally. The court isn’t interested in […]
What You Can Feed Me: Meal Train Ideas for Gluten & Lactose-Free Diets
After my hospitalization with IIH, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and slow healing, I went back to the ER today to see if they could do a blood patch, and they sent me home without it, telling me to rest flat on my back as much as possible. Thats the only way to heal. Which means cooking […]
Why a Free Legal Consult Is Absolutely Worth Your Time
As a divorcee—and as someone with many divorced friends—I’ve seen firsthand how much a lawyer can shape the outcome of a case, often impacting your life for years to come. But it’s not just about finding a good lawyer; it’s about finding the right one. Different lawyers have different strengths, styles, and priorities, and hiring […]
Family-friendly Turkey: Exploring rich culture without breaking the bank
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but my children have Turkish roots. Their paternal great grandmother was Turkish, from Salonika (now Thessaloniki and part of Greece) and going to Turkey to see their past has long been a dream of mine. But is it affordable? Yes, and it is a great vacation spot for families […]
Touring Tbilisi on a Budget — Our Frugal Georgia Trip, Day 6
In December, my son and I went to Georgia for a week and it was really amazing. I always seem to take forever to write up about my trip afterwards, because during my trip the first few days I post updates, but then I get tired because of traveling, and then once I get home […]
Smart and Fun Ways to Support Learning at Home
As a former homeschooler, and unschooler, I can tell you that the best way to teach kids at home is not to have “school at home”. While I haven’t homeschooled in many years, I wrote a blog post during Corona about why Covid “homeschooling” isnt actually homeschooling, and then how to actually make learning at […]
Can You Do Venice Cheaply? Yes, and Here’s How
I’ve shared before that one of the places on my travel bucket list is Venice. I first went to Bruges and it sort of satisfied that itch a bit, and then I booked a ticket to Venice but it got canceled because of Covid Delta lockdown… but I still plan on going there one day, […]
There Goes My Malta Trip
I was supposed to be going away to Malta today. Supposed to being the key word. Then I ended up in the ER because of a persistent headache, was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and was hospitalized for 5 days. The entire time I was in the ER and in the hospital, I kept telling […]
