A lot has been going on in the neighborhood...A Two-Year Summary

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Fall/Winter 2022

Enjoyed the warmth of late summer, nearing the unofficial start of Fall at the Ren Faire 

October 15 is Miscarriage Remembrance Day: It was my honor to commemorate early pregnancy loss in partnership with a community hospital. This was my first time participating in the service and I continued in that role the next two years.

The Care Neighborhood Celebrated National Coming Out Day!

Grateful for connection with family over Fall Holidays!

I love the creativity of the theater. It was our family's first time seeing A Christmas Carol.

Lots of cozy pajama nights



Winter/Spring 2023

Mi hermana joined us for snow tubing.

More connection with family in Florida

The local theater slayed with Priscilla Queen of the Desert!

Meditative walk at White Sands Buddhist Center.

Summer 2023

Show out for Pride!

Fun run with the whole family


Stay-cation Fun! What are your best Stay-cation ideas?

Bungee Trampoline at the mall






Fall/Winter 2023

Go to the woods


Our sassy cat Frida Khal-ico died


I finished huge writing project!

Bid Bon Voyage to a BFF on her second international job post



Winter/Spring 2024 

Shifted to part-time work

Became chair of Welcoming Renewal Committee for local UU congregation

Sweet and snuggly cat Stormy joined our family

Trip to Salem, Massachusetts while it is still home to family. It is one of my favorite places, and realize that when my sister and brother-in-law move, I'll be less inclined to travel back.


Summer/Fall 2024

Kiddo's elementary school graduation! I finally had time to volunteer with the PTA! 
He started middle school in the Fall. Of course, I wondered how the time that sometimes felt like it crept along, suddenly seemed to have passed so quickly.

Finished part of my portfolio for a certification process. I got to bring my family on a business trip/retreat, and felt very proud and important. 










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