Minimalism. Don’t do anything, don’t own anything, don’t be anywhere or around anyone … … that you don’t love. That doesn’t add value. That doesn’t have purpose. Within reason, of course. Being a lawyer doesn’t necessarily always spark joy, but you’ll…
The Spring 2021 Update
What a whirlwind. Since I last posted, we went to Portland and Seattle, to Disney World, to Boston. We’ve been fully vaccinated, Dale for months now. We decided to go to Mexico next month for Cinco de Mayo. We’ll be…
Why I’m Foraying into Fashion
True Life: I’ve never been a fashion blogger. I don’t think I’m the girl who’s always known for her high-style outfits. I don’t spend big money on trendy things, nor do I have a swipe up. I’m not an influencer….
Rebirthing Why Hi Ty
I’ve been Why Hi Ty since about 1998. Bless those AIM days. My log in names, my social media from the beginning of social media. I have IRL friends who greet me with “why hi, ty!” I am Why hi…
The Anxiety of Being a New Mom During a Pandemic
My anxiety has been in overdrive today. Like, warp speed overdrive. To the point that it’s hard to focus on anything else. When I first found out I was pregnant, I worked with my doctor to wean off my depression/anxiety…
Happy Half Birthday, Scout!
I can’t believe you made me a mother six months ago. How are you old enough to have a half birthday?? You’re trying so hard to crawl. You’ll lay on your tummy and push your butt up in the air. You can…
Once Upon a Time
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ll tell Scout about the year she was born. When she comes to me in ten, fifteen, twenty years, and she asks me about what life was like in 2020, how do I…