Halloween is a great holiday when you are a kid. Costumes. Candy. Staying up late. Parties. And the promise of more holidays coming soon. As an adult, not so much. … Continue reading #52sparks: Boo
Tag: Covid19
Relentless
Every few months, Julie Nolke creates a video Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self. The conversations highlight how strange this year has been and how explaining it to someone … Continue reading Relentless
#52sparks: Fall
When the COVID-19 restrictions began in spring 2020, I worried that the United States would go into the same lockdown procedures as Italy, where individuals were only allowed outside for … Continue reading #52sparks: Fall
Silver Linings
Visiting the Oregon Zoo during COVID-19 meant different restrictions and requirements than any of my previous visits. Masks were required in some places, and expected everywhere. Stickers marked the one-way … Continue reading Silver Linings
Turtle Philosophy
There are two things I remember from my philosophy 101 course: It was structured into three parts around the main aspects of a question: If god is all good and … Continue reading Turtle Philosophy
#52sparks: A snapshot
The Oregon Zoo is one of my favorite places in Portland. I’ve been there a few times with friends and their kids, plus it was my first date with Boyfriend. … Continue reading #52sparks: A snapshot
#52sparks: Guilty Pleasure
Who gets to define “guilty pleasure”? I have watched enough Law & Order shows to understand the concepts of guilt and innocence, and lived in the U.S. enough to know … Continue reading #52sparks: Guilty Pleasure
Starting Line Miracles 