Category Archives: happiness

Gentle Reminders

Posted on January 25, 2021 by dSavannah

I’m finding it hard to believe that I am starting my 7th year of being a full-time Sick Person, and thus my 7th year of being a #ChronicIllnessBlogger. As I’ve stated before, I didn’t set out to blog almost exclusively … Continue reading →

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sending hope (and rambles) during the holidays

Posted on December 12, 2020 by dSavannah

Before I get started, a few quick things. This first item has nothing to do with anything in this blog, but it’s such a beautiful story. Please go read it! (Warning: it’s a long thread on twitter. And have tissues … Continue reading →

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Brain fog and birthdays

Posted on July 18, 2020 by dSavannah

Last month’s post kicked my ass. Of course the act of writing was difficult; it was hard enough to articulate my thoughts on #BlackLivesMatter without being accusatory or making it about me, but also, I cried a lot trying to … Continue reading →

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Somewhere I belong

Posted on February 19, 2020 by dSavannah

I want to heal, I want to feel Like I’m close to something real I want to find something I’ve wanted all along Somewhere I belong ~ Linkin Park, Meteora album (2003) [affiliate links] Growing up a very introverted, painfully … Continue reading →

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#dSavannahDefects – a photo journey

Posted on October 15, 2019 by dSavannah

Hello dear peoples, well once again I have no words and no time to write them, nor the energy, so for this here October blog post, I am instead going to use the theme I used for the #AtoZChallenge in … Continue reading →

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#dSavannahDefects – J is for…

Posted on April 12, 2016 by dSavannah

… journey So, basically the dealio with me getting behind (as I alluded to in yesterday’s post) in my personal blog writing and my visiting of fellow #AtoZChallenge blogs and reading them and commenting (snarkily, in many cases) and tweeting … Continue reading →

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R is for…

Posted on April 21, 2015 by dSavannah

…Roadtrips! My darling hubs has what is affectionately known as “itchy feet”. That means he likes to go traveling around. And of course, I go with him. (Usually.) It was especially fun to go roadtripping when we lived in Arkansas. … Continue reading →

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