Floating & Diving
Duck Hunting in December We spent the late morning following narrow paths to secret ponds, crouching behind cattails and sedges as we tried to sneak up on floating birds. Ducks and waterfowl are skittish, so… Floating & Diving
Kicking Off Weird Duck Season with Fifty Species
Chasing Birds in Coastal California After the fall migration in late summer and early autumn, birding moves from the trees to the water. Ecologically, Orange County is a giant wetland where freshwater in ponds and… Kicking Off Weird Duck Season with Fifty Species
How Birding by Ear Helps Me Embrace Change
Discover the transformative journey of birding by ear and how it offers lessons in mindfulness, resilience, and embracing change.
Ode to a Suburban Park on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Nature is the most potent healer, and I am so grateful for my connection with her. Moving away from the stunningly gorgeous Sierra Nevada mountains to the crowded Southern California suburbs has… Ode to a Suburban Park on Earth Day
Grief and Gratitude, One Year into The Pandemic 😷
The COVID-19 pandemic hit differently for people with disabilities, including Chronic Migraine. This post is an update of the highs and lows.
What a Symptom-Free Day Would Mean To Me
I traveled to Chicago to give my patient testimony during a meeting on the cost-effectiveness of new Migraine medications. A wrap-up of my speech.
Why I Advocate for More Migraine Research
Miles for Migraine in-person event is a great opportunity to show up and support people with Migraine and more research. Why Migraine advocacy matters.
Travel with Chronic Illness: Learning Gratitude 🙏 & Perspective
How I managed expectations, symptoms, and anxiety while traveling internationally with chronic migraine.
New Acute Migraine Med – Reyvow – Approved by the FDA
The first time my doctor prescribed Imitrex to break my Migraine pain, I was twelve years old. The little triangle pill made my brain and neck burn with fire. My stomach churned, I broke down… New Acute Migraine Med – Reyvow – Approved by the FDA
My Wellness Warrior Interview Is up at Holistiq!
From one Wellness Warrior to Another One of the best parts of my job as a professional Migraine (see what I did there?) is meeting strong, talented, gutsy women who are passionate about their work.… My Wellness Warrior Interview Is up at Holistiq!