My first-ever product review! I got to thinking that maybe my readers would enjoy this mermaid's 411 on different products — particularly from a chronic pain perspective. For instance: shopping for clothing basics! One thing no one tells you about chronic illness is how absolutely annoying it is when clothes are too tight or uncomfortable. They can sometimes be downright painful! For me, undies became torturous because a lot of my pain is right where waistbands and leg bands

I’d be lying if I were to say I wasn’t a little hesistant at the idea of attending a performance reading of not one, not two but four Edgar Allan Poe poems. My only experience with the spooky poet was a reading of the Raven back in middle school. But this escapade was being headed by Rebecca (also a huge thank you to her very generous sister who gifted us the tickets and lodgings), and adventures with Rebecca are always amazing - so I trusted that even though I may be a bit o

Oh my dearest readers, how I have missed you! It has been a bit since I’ve picked up my quill, but I am finally able to stretch my fins once again since surgery! February is a busy month for this mermaid; Bella’s birthday, Valentine’s Day and David’s birthday all in one week! I was very spoiled this year and spent the week with David in good ol’ Philadelphia while he took vacation time from his work in honor of his birthday. Bella came along for the stay; however, she (like m