Author Archives: mathdreads
Friendsgiving Wood Memorial Style
Over the years, I’ve attended many Friendsgivings since I’d lived apart from my family for many years where I didn’t travel back home for Thanksgiving. Sometimes, those events were also called “Orphans’ Thanksgiving,” in which case, the adults who attended weren’t traveling to be with their relatives for the holiday. In all those years, I’d … Continue reading
2024 Election Prep
Months ago, a friend had recommended a tequila brand to me. I figured the impending presidential race, along with all the other elections that were advertised ad nauseum on many different outlets, warranted trying that suggestion. I told people whether it was for celebration or consolation, I’d have it on the ready. I bought a … Continue reading
Harley’s Halloween
For this year’s Halloween season, I graced several scenes with my best Harley Quinn impression, complete with glitter lips. My sister convinced me to buy the bat. First of all, I usually wouldn’t have spent that much on a prop. But she was threatening to buy it for me if I didn’t. Normally, I would’ve … Continue reading
At Least I Bought Stamps
Early voting in NC occurred on the third Thursday prior to election day. I took that day off, just to show how serious I was. I’d planned to stop by the post office to pick up stamps and then park at the rec center, which was just next door, to vote. As I pulled up … Continue reading
Chasing after the Moon
For a second time in a row, I attended the only local film festival in town. Unlike last year, there wasn’t another cool event competing during the same weekend; so I was better able to immerse myself into the world of independent film and the creatives who dedicated themselves into the art of filmmaking. The … Continue reading
50% Rule
In a nutshell, the 50% rule says instead of trying to do all the things, do the half that most resonates with you. At first blush, one may think that it’s all about doing a half-ass job, but in reality, I embraced this practice years ago with a different analogy. During the 2022 Olympics, I … Continue reading
More Movement Medicine
I’d wanted the same friend who’d attended the modified Barre class with me last month to attend the free introductory class with me as well. She told me that she was already paying membership at three places and didn’t want to add a fourth. I threw my head back and laughed. I enrolled in a … Continue reading
Breakfast for Dinner
In my latest attempt to align my lifestyle with my health goals, I researched what meals are better to eat a few hours prior to working out. Turns out, the egg and avocado pairing that I usually eat every morning is perfect for a light meal. The challenge is that I’m not going to eat … Continue reading
Helping a Sister Out
For once, I attended a different exercise class on Sunday mid morning. The cherry on top was that I’d invited a friend who drove us far enough out of town that it could be considered a daytrip. We set up our yoga mats under a pavilion in the front row, thanks to my aversion to … Continue reading
Deck of Cards Plus Jokers Birthday
I was blessed with another year around the sun. Similar to my other birthday celebrations, I planned what to buy for myself and how to spend time with others. I actually got started last month when I discovered that I’d left one of my bathing suits at the gym and the other one was so … Continue reading