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Tag: self care

On Grief

Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Melissa

Grief is weird. It’s weird and complicated… Layered, non-linear, and ever-evolving. A few days ago marked the 20th anniversary of my mom’s journey from this world into the next and so her memory has been rapping on the pulse of my heart a little louder than usual for the past several days. I never know…

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Category: Food + Family

Over a Cuppa: Six (Aquea)

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you! How the heck are you?! Thanks for meeting with me virtually since I’m battling the crud (yes, again!). I’m brewing up some herbal tea for myself and trust you’ve got a cuppa something you’ll enjoy, too! Aquea I decided to begin pulling a Tarot card…

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100 Days

Posted on April 29, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

All the Headlines include shouts of 100 Days. Where he’s at, what he’s done, what the ratings say, what might come next. We all know he = the AngryMango, yes? Yes. Cool cool. It’s only been 100 days? It feels like it’s been 100 years. 100 days of increased anxiety, of deepened depression, of a…

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Slow Sundays – Carving out some time for Hobbies

Posted on February 9, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? I have a confession to make… I have a lot of hobbies. Like, a lot a lot of hobbies. And I don’t believe I’ve ever outgrown or lost interest in any of them. Except for maybe the habit of social media,…

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