It could have happened. It had to happen. It happened sooner. Later. Nearer. Farther. It happened not to you. You survived because you were the first. You survived because you were the last. Because you were alone. Because of people. Because you turned left. Because you turned right. Because rain fell. Because a shadow fell….
Author: Melissa
Beyond the Pages – A Notebook Meeting
As someone who loves to document as much as possible about life, I was very intrigued to come across Carolyn Yoo’s recent Substack about her Techo Kaigi, “notebook meeting”. Maybe it’s the writer or the family historian in me, but the idea of sitting with each journal, planner, and notebook currently in use and really…
Over a Cuppa: Eight (Protest & Presence)
Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you! How the heck are you?! I’m so glad we have the time to settle in for a proper chat! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea…
50 Experiences Before I Turn 50 Bucket List
I’ve recently been inspired to pull together a list of novel experiences I’d like to accomplish before I turn 50 in November of 2026. I did some research on bucket lists and have found a wealth of ideas to help spark some rememberings of things I’ve wanted to do for a while now but just…
Wordless Wednesday: The Scent of Honey
Over a Cuppa: Seven
Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you! How the heck are you?! I’m so glad we have the time to settle in for a proper chat! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea…






