It started with a ticklish throat. Allergy-like. Vague. Nothing to fear but the recent pollination of Southern California grasses. But in my heart, I knew the truth. After an international move, masked trips across Europe, government-mandated lockdowns, incessant PCR tests, and two and a half years of a global pandemic, I evaded the coronavirus. But ...

I knew it was only a matter of time that I would eventually get COVID. When I’m not writing, I’m working at a child care center with three other teachers and taking care of babies. I felt content that I was around the same people for the most part. There were a few scares when ...

Situational depression is a temporary adjustment disorder. We experience S.D. during taxing and painful times in our lives.

When will the pandemic end? That is the question. The future looks bleak and we are still looking for solutions on how to treat the virus. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard this before, “I just wish the coronavirus is over,” or “when the coronavirus is over, let’s do… XYZ.” I get ...

I know you are scared, so am I, I don’t want to catch the virus lose anyone I love or my means of survival,   We need to turn to God, our family and friends, we need to be there for one another.   Please stay safe, wear the face masks, stay six-feet apart, no ...

COVID-19 has changed our world in scary ways. But no one can protect you better than yourself, and knowledge is the best way to do that. Here are the current facts and recommendations that will help keep you safe. CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD At the end of May, the world moved toward business as ...

My heart ached as I looked out the car’s window- on the left I saw angry people holding up signs demanding to be heard   On the right I saw people content adjusting to the new way of living face masks, gloves, social distancing   I understand people are upset but we can’t fight violence ...

COVID-19 has changed the world in ways that our generation has never experienced. In the United States, wearing masks and social distancing is an uncomfortable change. Unfortunately, most changes require decisions that can bring out the worst in people. America has always had to make choices between freedom and responsibility. Our country stands for freedom. ...

Pandemic Patty’s perky penchant for parties put Pirate Pearl in peril Pearl puked Paul played piano Peter picked popped pears Pirate Pearl punched Pandemic Patty’s perky punk Parker Paul pounced on Pandemic Patty poorly, causing parlay Pandemic Patty is pretty pesky, and plucky

Taking care of yourself can be often difficult when we are under a lot of stress in our daily lives. Especially in the time of the coronavirus, that can be a whole another set of problems.  I have come to a revelation that I have been under high stress for about three years now. I ...