While San Diego, California is known for its scenic beaches and craft beer, there are also many opportunities for hiking and recreation a bit further inland where the sea breezes still blow.
Category: Writing
Celebrations in the Time of Covid
As the Covid19 pandemic wears on, birthday and graduation celebrations have looked significantly different from before. While there were some disappointments and tears, there have also been unexpected blessings- like pets being able to participate in graduation parades.
Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day reflections, featuring a poem written in high school.
The End of the World as We Knew It
It has been nearly four weeks since we closed our schools, began a stay at home order, and slowly backed away from life as we knew it. While the apocalyptic feeling of four weeks ago has not subsided, we try to balance the despair with moments of joy.
Grieving Through Anticipatory Grief
The long road to loss, while allowing time to prepare for the difficulty to come, can be fraught with its own pain and difficulty. This post is a reflection on a few of the things I've learned in this season of anticipatory grief.
The Cranky Camper 