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Winter Sabbatical (Part 2)

By Melissa McKay / February 20, 2020 /

Yesterday, I answered the what and why questions surrounding my winter sabbatical. Today, I’d like to share a few revelations and reminders that I gleaned from my time in Miami. There’s a lot here, so I’ll be brief. Most of the books I read were introspective and this little break was the perfect opportunity to…

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Winter Sabbatical (Part 1)

By Melissa McKay / February 19, 2020 /

There’s a lot to say about the last 7 weeks. I don’t want to pile it all on you at once, so this will be a 2-part post. In part 1, I will try to answer the what and why questions I’ve been asked most often about my time away. In part 2, I will…

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The Shame Game

By Melissa McKay / December 10, 2019 /

Recently, Tim and I saw It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and I was reminded that Fred Rogers was one-of-a-kind. Last year, we saw Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the documentary on Fred’s life, so I already knew that Mr. Rogers was not just a character. Fred Rogers was every bit as gentle with…

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Cheering Section MVPs

By Melissa McKay / September 30, 2019 /

So many of you have been excited for me and congratulating me on the news that my first essay will be published in an online literary journal in November. It’s been a much needed bright spot this last couple of weeks. Over the years, you’ve read my indulgent blog posts and have been gracious in…

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Kids These Days

By Melissa McKay / June 14, 2019 /

I love plants and enjoy gardening. Therefore, working in a garden center is my dream job most of the year. The Spring months do make me question my life choices some days, though. Mostly, our customers feel the joy of being surrounded by plants and are optimistic about recreating some of that beauty in their…

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Conservatorship

By Melissa McKay / April 12, 2019 /

Today, a court decided that it would be in Pierce’s best interest to grant Tim and I conservatorship. This means that from this day forward, we are responsible for making any and all decisions regarding his welfare. It doesn’t really change our current way of life. Pierce has been dependent on us for nearly 21…

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ABCs Of Dating

By Melissa McKay / March 3, 2019 /

Tim and I have been going on weekly date nights for a couple of years. Not a lot of thought goes into these outings. Occasionally we’ll decide to try some place new for dinner or check out the latest movie release, but mostly, we’re quite boring and predictable. After the “Where do you want to…

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Impossible Year

By Melissa McKay / December 31, 2018 /

Hello, it’s me. I haven’t written on here lately. It’s been 4 months since I stepped back from Facebook, and honestly, I haven’t missed it. I’ve been able to keep up with some of you on Instagram, but I don’t spend a whole lot of time there, either. I’ve given you the highlights on Facebook;…

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This Isn’t Goodbye

By Melissa McKay / August 9, 2018 /

A friend shared a post recently that inspired her to quit Facebook. Never have I read more compelling reasoning. I’ve shared the screenshot that I took; I have no knowledge about the origin of this post.    Ten years ago, Facebook seemed to be an awesome way for us introverts to converse and reconnect without…

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Summer Solstice

By Melissa McKay / June 22, 2018 /

Spring is over, and I am not sorry to see it go. By all accounts, it was the weirdest, most difficult Spring in years. But Summer is shaping up to be so much better. A third antidepressant was added to the mix, so these days, I’m feeling almost like the me I used to be.…

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