We’re in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, and it’s taking a toll on everyone — emotionally, financially, and physically. For me, it’s personal. Here’s how I’m coping, staying hopeful, and reminding myself that we’re all in this together.

Living with a chronic illness or caring for someone who does can feel like navigating a maze with no map. Trust me, I’ve been there. Sometimes, the best way to find your footing is by hearing how others have walked similar paths. That’s where personal health stories come in. They’re not just tales of struggle; they’re stories of resilience, hope, and sometimes, downright humor in the face of adversity. Why Personal Health Stories Matter You know that feeling when you’re going

It’s been a while since my last post, but there’s a lot to catch up on. Griff’s first draft is complete, Ghost’s still defying the odds, and my MS has been testing me more than usual. Add in a range day with my FN 509 and Day 23 of the government shutdown, and it’s been quite the month.

With Kristin gone for the week, I decided it was the perfect time to dive into a new project—and what better way to spend the quiet...

From Kristin’s new gun case to Ghost’s health progress, a fresh LEGO wall build, big book milestones, marathon wins, and fascinating new MS research—here’s what’s been going on this week.

I know I’ve been a little AWOL around here, so I figured it was time to check back in. Life’s been busy, messy, and full of changes—some...

It’s only been about a week since my last update, and while that one leaned more on the heavy side (Ghost’s health has really been a...

We’ve shared a lot of life updates on this blog—some funny, some frustrating, and some just plain real. Unfortunately, this one falls...

This isn’t one of my usual posts—but I figured it was time for a little life update. It’s been one of those stretches where everything...

As I sit here battling some kind of head and chest thing—complete with a sore throat and a constantly stuffy nose—I can’t help but think,...

Feeling under the weather while navigating the stress of today’s political and cultural climate can be overwhelming—especially when these...

From my family to yours, I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Some of us are far away from loved...

We’ve been living in the south (first Texas now Oklahoma) for a few years now and I am 100% turning into a southerner. We both are. It’s...

Oh where do I start? Let’s start with the basics. I’m already a professional content writer for a large battery retailer. Yet, when it...

I have MS. That’s no secret. You all know that already. For many with MS, heat can be a big issue. Being exposed to high heat can...

Playing Around With ChatGPT AI Image Generation I recently got ChatGPT Plus and I've been playing around with image generation. I'm not...

I got through 4 books in May, I'm up to 14 for the year and should easily reach my goal of 25 by the end of the year. Four seems to be...

***I noticed a draft started but I never finished this one. I forgot. It happens. It's a little old in the beginning but here it is. It's...

I finished the month strong and finished five books. For my 2024 reading challenge, we've finished 10 of the 25 books that I want to read...

This last weekend we flew down to Disney World for the Springtime Surprise Race Weekend. My wife and her family were running in the...