Author: JS

Out of the ether of life…

A year and seven months, and a whole load of changes later. Life has been full of 'holyshitwhatthefuck' and 'this is so fantastic' between September 9, 2017 and now.  I won't post any of the personal stuff, but I will say that I am doing my best to take life day by day instead of … Continue reading Out of the ether of life… →

September, we talked about this.

Thanks to Hurricane Irma, we have returned to Chicago until she takes her leave.  You don't realize how thin-skinned you have become until you're away from the chill a while.  We got here around 12:30AM Saturday, unfolded ourselves from the car, and immediately got the shivers.  Right around 60° and us without long pants or … Continue reading September, we talked about this. →

Farewell, August!

You've been a nasty month full of anxiety, upset, and overall unpleasantness.  I will not miss you, but hope that next year you will be better behaved! September, you're looking somewhat promising - you are the last month of this rental, all of our belongings will be delivered to our new place, and the place … Continue reading Farewell, August! →

The dreaded first post

There are  always so many ideas flitting around in my head when starting a blog, but by the time the blog is set up to my liking and I create a new post, all the ideas have magically vanished!  I have just spent the last two and a half hours trying to decide what this … Continue reading The dreaded first post →