I reserve Sundays for a devotional or similar post. Today I am doing days 4 & 5 of Inktober. So far I am staying on track with a drawing a day. I used digital ink for both drawings. Day 4 Cactus The theme for Day 4 is Cactus. I have chosen something that is familiar … Continue reading Inktober Day 4 – Cactus & Day 5 Cozy
Inktober 2026 – Day 2: Relic & Day 3 Miniature
Day 2 Relic - I already had a National Shelter Dog Month post scheduled for the 2nd so I am combing days 2 & 3. The idea for relic was inspired by the 7 cups scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Day 3 Miniature - When I first started taking art in 5th … Continue reading Inktober 2026 – Day 2: Relic & Day 3 Miniature
What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life?
What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life? Drink water. It seems like such a simple change, but it has led to real improvements in my health and weight loss. My preferred drinks have always been fruit juices, agua frescas, or lemonade (and yes, I do love a Dr Pepper!). But unless they're homemade, fruit-based drinks are loaded with sugar. When my weight reached a point where I had to make some serious changes, traditional diets felt impossible because food allergies already restrict so many of my choices. Instead of cutting out more, I started simple: adding fruit-infused water into my rotation.
Meet the Big Guy
Ever wonder how The Big Guy and I met? It wasn't a fairy-tale romance—it involved a busy grad school cafeteria, a long trench coat, and a series of hilarious near-misses across campus! Here is the full story of how a friend's "weird Aggie friend" became the love of my life.
Positive Change: Small Steps, Big Results:
Traditional diets never worked for me, especially with existing food allergies. Instead of strict rules, I focused on small, sensible swaps—trading chips for pistachios, practicing portion control, and swapping soda for fruit-infused water. 50 pounds later, I’m living proof that slow, consistent habits lead to real transformation.
5 Everyday Things That Bring Me Pure Happiness
Finding joy doesn't always require major milestones. Most days, it’s the quiet, ordinary moments that anchor us and make life sweet—like morning quiet with a locally roasted brew, snuggles with my dog Leo, or watching lives transform at Camp of the Hills.
Late Summer Update
Summer is over, The Big Guy is back teaching history, and Dee survived another season of camp. I think I should be a guest lecturer at the high school to teach the kids about squirrels and yard defense, but nobody asks my opinion! Read my full end-of-summer report at The DeeZone! OUT LEO!
