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Time to circle up, kids!
Bitch: Perimenopause is wreaking havoc on my physical, mental, and emotional health. I’m taking a supplement to help with many symptoms, but there’s only so much it can do. This past week was exceptionally awful & I know it was a combination of hormonal shifts as well as stress and grief.
Brag: I am thrilled to see Judy Blume getting some long-deserved recognition from the entertainment industry. Her books are among several I read in my formative years that influenced my interest in writing. Really looking forward to seeing the movie version of Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret when it comes out in late April - I may actually go to the theatre to see it.
Bitch: Poorly trained dogs exhaust me. Over the last week I dealt with two that would not stop jumping on me. I raised a dog with my ex-husband & I know better than to acknowledge a dog that’s jumping on you with petting them, because it reinforces the behavior. (It’s hard when the dog is small and very cute, of course.) I also know how difficult it is to break dogs of this habit. But for the love of Cesar Millan, please, please, PLEASE put your dog in a crate if you know someone’s coming over to your house and the dog is likely to jump all over them and even start humping their leg.
Brag: I baked two lemon loaves for Emily and her family and they LOVE them. I found this recipe a few years ago, when I started pandemic baking, and now it’s among my favorites to make when I want to give some baked goods. If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ lemon loaf, you will love this version. Pair it with a nice cup of Earl Grey tea and it’s the perfect tea time or elevenses treat.
Bitch: The governor of Florida. Enough said.
Brag: Readership is going up, thanks in small part to my public post “How to Grieve.” Thanks to all who read this list of lessons learned and advice on living with a loss.