Reclaiming the Past Without Living in It

Life after loss isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming the parts that still matter and choosing what comes forward with you.

Gardening in the Wasteland

After two weeks of Fasnacht in Fallout 76, exhaustion set in—but so did reflection. From cryptids and Appalachian folklore to gardening, grief, and learning to give yourself grace, this is a meditation on finding balance between the digital wasteland and the real world.

When “I Love You” Becomes a Reflex

Three years into grief, I’m questioning whether “I love you” is always truth — or sometimes just fear of regret. In the wasteland and in life, maybe clarity matters more than repetition.

One Does Not Simply Go to Costco

Costco isn’t just shopping—it’s sensory overload, entitlement, and PTSD triggers wrapped in bulk pricing. When the world gets loud, the wasteland and a reclaimed van offer a different kind of escape.