Debra Bullock

Turns out that the Tuesday post “Spring Forward” is no easier than the Sunday or Monday.

Because rehashing that debunked myth is so much more important than cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, any scientific research… grrrrr

My son’s healthcare is Medicaid. My spouse receives Social Security benefits. We are a single income household. Worried? You bet I am.

And today the freeze has been rescinded according to some news outlets

President Trump's federal funding freeze hits Medicaid in Illinois, slated to disrupt vast array of programs The temporary federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in Illinois in 2...

chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don... As the parent of a child whose only source of health insurance is Medicaid, I am alarmed. And sadly not in the least surprised. #yesyoudidvoteforthis #youknowwhoyouare

In 2025 I’m walking to End Alzheimer’s Disease. You can make a donation to my team or sign up to walk with us by scanning this QR code.

Dear Cis-gendered White Man —- please stop telling others to calm down about the election because things will cycle back. (A) This IS different than “politics as usual” and (B) a lot of people have real reason to fear right now. #checkyourprivilege

Medium-sized dog (Sally) curled up in leather chair

7 year old humming in his room. Clicking sound as train track is being built. Dog in her happy place. These are the sounds of home I’ve missed.

I miss posting pictures of my family and of food on Facebook. Does anyone do that here? #askingforafriend #iamthatfriend

For now I just need more sunrises of hope. This one is taken from the 17th floor balcony overlooking the snow-covered beach.

I have regrets but cannot fathom it any more than I can fathom shopping at Hobby Lobby or eating at Chik Fil A

An odd day spent reaching for my phone to look at Facebook only to remember it is gone - Facebook, not my phone.

Snow falling over the Gulf of Mexico

Snow over the Gulf of Mexico

Sunrise over Gulf of Mexico from Orange Beach, Alabama

Left Facebook and Instagram today. Arrived here instead. New Dawn.

Once I saw that Steve @in-otter-news.bsky.social had an account, I knew I needed one too!