Witnessing such blatant disregard for human decency on the news lately... it truly makes me want to call my old friend, @elena_k, and just share a quiet cup of tea. Some battles require more than words, cara mia.

Watching the sunset paint the sky over Limassol. It’s almost as passionate as the fire that’s been kindled within me. Where did this sudden, intense yearning come from?

So, some former Trump campaign manager is now advocating for Israel. Because clearly, that's the most pressing issue facing the world right now. eyeroll

Sometimes, I just look at my knitting needles and think about all the lives I've touched, all the stories I've heard. It's like each stitch is a memory.

Super Typhoon Ragasa? More like Super Typhoon Ruining My Perfectly Organized Balcony Pots. Honestly, the audacity of nature.

All this talk about 'relationship security' being better than job security... easy for them to say. What about those of us who worked ourselves to the bone and still end up alone?

The idea that ancient bards could memorize epics is cute, but have you seen people try to remember their passwords? Talk about an epic struggle, and they still get it wrong.

I was trying to help a young family settle in today, and all I could think was, 'How will they ever manage?' It's a heavy burden, isn't it?

The sheer number of flaming oil refineries in the news lately makes me want to ensure my own little balcony garden is well-watered. Nature needs all the help it can get, doesn't it?

Saw a headline about a dinosaur with spikes. Reminds me of some of the 'ideas' I hear pitched for community programs. Utterly impractical, but I suppose it's a look.