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Work(s) in Progress – Busy Hands, Calm(er) Heart

Posted on April 8, 2026April 15, 2026 by Melissa

I’d be lying if I said the last couple of weeks haven’t offered up a plethora of external stressors that have impacted my nervous system despite my best efforts. I’m sure I don’t have to list out each stressor, we all have them and if you’re here in the USA, we probably share many. And…

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A Christmas Wishlist from 1902

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by Melissa

When he was seven years old, my great grandpa, Denzil (AKA Dutch), wrote a letter to Santa that was published in the Chronicle Tribune (Marion, Indiana) on December 23. Thanks to the work of one of the marvelous research librarians at The Marion Public Library, I can now carry his sweet heart on the pulse…

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Deliria by Eve Stanton, 1933

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Melissa

This post was originally published to my old family history blog, boldandqueer(dot)com. Since no longer publishing on that site, I have moved a handful of popular posts to this space and dated them as their original publish date. However, a few posts, like this one, will be dated in the present because they are special…

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Work(s) in Progress: Online Presence

Posted on October 15, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

Late last year I found myself deeply contemplating my online presence. The political climate was red hot, the Oligarchy was putting their money on the table, and people were re-emboldened to say the (nastiest) quiet parts out loud. I started thinking a lot about where my dollars go, mostly for entertainment purposes, but also out…

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Over a Cuppa: Thirteen (Presence)

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you on this beautiful Autumn day! How the heck are you?! 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 your heart could desire. It’s a little chilly out…

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Currently / Over a Cuppa: Five (Back to Center)

Posted on April 19, 2025April 20, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy you’re here! How the heck are you?! It’s been a minute since we had a proper catch up so I figured it was time to put the kettle on and settle in for a proper chat! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black…

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