My best friend, Dana, sent me flowers for my birthday, but because of Hurricane Beryl, they were t delivered until this morning.

Look how beautiful. I love my friends.

Me at 11:30 every night.

Y’all, I tried explaining this to so many people. ADHD makes me unable to do virtually anything until the time of an appointment or something I’ve planned. It does not make sense AT ALL, and intellectually, I know this; but my brain says “hey, you have to be in The Woodlands at 2:30, slow your roll.”

This is 50. I don’t know how it happened or where the years went, but I’m here. Wiser. Braver. More confident. Content. White/beige hair. Arthritis. Bifocals. Emotional. Capable. Open. String. Loved. This is 50.

I know for sure that I want to leave some things in 49. Or in the first 50. Pain. Old haunts. Annoyance. Past ways of thinking.

And this:

Not the dog. Hurricanes.

I know for sure that I hate hurricane season. We’re currently under a Tropical Storm Warning for Beryl (what kind of name is that? apologies to Beryls out there) that may strengthen into a hurricane overnight. In any event, we will lose power because Texas, but we have a generator. I’ve also bought bottled water, food, and plenty of paper products. We’ll be ok. I’m praying for those on the coast and in lower elevations because they’ve been through this many times.

Unfortunately, they have predicted a pretty active season. Thats not great. Not a fan.

I know for sure that my feelings are valid. You can’t tell me something and expect me to be a statue. Humans have emotions and naturally have reactions. Don’t be surprised when someone has big emotions to big experiences.

I know for sure that I love and appreciate my husban, Scott. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. He’s out of town today, so we’ll celebrate next weekend. Her’s a few photos through the years.

I know for sure that I love my country. But America, you in trouble, girl.

Thanks to the latest Supreme Court decision, we are officially in the bad place. In the words of Richard Nixon, “if the president does it, it’s not illegal.” If you don’t know what I’m talking about, feel free to message me.