Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the nervous system regarding what it is and its significance. I would wager that more of us are walking around with our nervous systems in shambles than not, so I thought it might be helpful to share some information on the topic of resetting, or fixing, … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part one)
I think it is safe for me to say that it doesn’t require a medical Doctorate to comprehend the significance of the nervous system within the body. We might not necessarily understand all of its intricacies and the extent of their importance, but we can agree that the nervous system is an important one, and, … More Nervous system in shambles? Read this
To be completely and utterly transparent, I find the idea of chicken salad to be positively repulsive. When I say chicken salad, I don’t mean some lettuce or mixed greens with a nice roasted chicken breast on top; rather, I’m referring to the abomination of chicken salad in its traditional sense, often being slathered in … More You probably haven’t had Chicken Salad like this
While The Catcher in the Rye was not a mandatory component of my high school curriculum, I know plenty of people who did have to read it in their high school years, my sister included. I’m not sure why I didn’t have to read this for English class, but because it is such a well-known … More Read or rid: ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger
After being tossed around by numerous doctors and surgeons, I was finally seen by one who confirmed my ACL is completely torn. The MRI findings suggested it was almost a complete tear, but, as it turns out, the thing is completely dicked. My meniscus is also completely torn, and I also learned when the injury … More Is a custom ACL brace worth it?
When I was a kid, I was not keen on the idea of different foods on the plate I was eating from touching. I wouldn’t say I was extreme about it, but I did make my concerns clear to my mom when she was placing items on my plate for whatever meal we were enjoying. … More Let’s make Burger Bowls for supper tonight
I’m not exactly proud to admit this, but I consider myself to be an out-of-sight, out-of-mind person when it comes to specific cleaning jobs. For example, the outside of my microwave is spick and span, because that is what is visible to the human eye most of the time; the inside, however, has seen better … More Procrastinate cleaning the inside of your microwave no longer
When my dear friends and I met for our last book club meeting, I was selected, at random, to be responsible for choosing the next book we would read and discuss. I had been eyeing a text on Goodreads for a while, and because it sounded incredibly interesting, I opted for ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa … More Read or rid: ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa Johnson
If anyone is expecting an apology from me because our raccoon conversation has become a sort of miniseries, allow me to assert, respectfully, that I won’t be offering one. I’ve learned a solid amount of information about these creatures from writing these posts, and I’m hoping you can say the same for yourself if you … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part four)
When I composed the first post regarding raccoons and their interesting details, I was not under the impression that the topic would remain relevant for three separate posts. However, as it turns out, raccoons are far more interesting than most of us give them credit for, and while I may be isolated in my stance … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part three)
Raccoons are often at the receiving end of a lot of criticism and hate, but as I stated in yesterday’s post, I consider them to be positively adorable. Are they destructive at times? Yes. Does that warrant hating them? I certainly don’t think so. Raccoons are frequently sighted on our property, and while my dad … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part two)
While a lot of people tend to turn their noses up at the idea of raccoons, I happen to find them positively adorable, and I always have. They have garnered a poor reputation in the sense that they’re scavengers and will often raid someone’s garbage collection, but we’re all a little destructive from time to … More Let’s hear it for raccoons
When my dear friend, Jheri, loaned me her copy of a book titled Finding Flora, I knew immediately upon reading its synopsis that it would be one I would thoroughly enjoy. I don’t believe I was aware, however, of how much of an impact this text would have on me prior to reading it, and … More Read or rid: ‘Finding Flora’ by Elinor Florence
While I certainly do not consider myself to be a baker by any means, I do have a sincere appreciation for bakers, and for most baked goods as a whole. As much as I would like to envision myself as a productive and domestic woman, baking delights for my husband and myself, I genuinely cannot … More How about some Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake for dessert tonight?
Up until I destroyed my knee playing rugby, I had zero familiarity with the term prehab. I’ve heard of rehab, of course, but prehab is a term that has become rather well-known to me with my injury, and because I had no idea what the hell it involves, I thought I would offer an explanation … More What the heck is prehab, and why is it important?
If you happen to be of European descent, there is a decent probability that you have tried, or at least have heard of, croquettes. In my own words, they’re composed of deep-fried potatoes and shaped into a log of sorts, and sometimes they’re made with a protein, for example, chicken or bacon. Croquettes are positively … More Let’s make croquettes
In mine and Blaine’s home, the only lights in existence are pot lights and maybe one lamp, if that. We opted for pot lights to save space, as opposed to installing ceiling fixtures, and because these pot lights are on separate switches throughout the majority of our home, they’re easy to control because we can … More Looking for a subtle night light? Look no further
I’ve been seeing a decent amount of information circulating as of late in the health realm regarding the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness. You might consider the two to be entirely separate entities in their essence, and, technically, they are. When trauma of any sort exists in the body for an extended duration … More Yes, unresolved trauma can trigger chronic illness
It seems to me as though just about any woman I speak to as of late, with whom I have a somewhat personal connection, has low iron. I reference the personal connection aspect because I’m not exactly approaching strangers on the street and demanding to know their iron levels. Men can also be low in … More Struggling with low iron? Try this supplement
It’s hard to believe, sometimes, just how long I’ve been blogging for. I couldn’t even pinpoint the exact year I started, but I think it was somewhere around 2015, meaning I have been writing daily posts here via ontheedgeofeverything.com for over ten years. I did take a few days off when I got married, but … More Wanting to start a blog? Read this
When it comes to nuts, I suppose I would consider myself an average consumer in the sense that I enjoy them periodically. I’ve never been a nut fiend, as bad as that sounds, but I know plenty of people who are. If I’m eating nuts, my preference is cashews, but I also enjoy peanuts occasionally, … More Let’s make Pistachio Loaf
My mom and I saw The Odyssey a little while ago, and it is excellent. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it ever since I saw it, and that, to me, speaks volumes about the ways in which this film was executed – properly, and epically. Since seeing The Odyssey, I’ve been wanting … More What’s happened to truly exceptional films?
I’ve never really considered myself a dessert person. Don’t get me wrong – I love and enjoy sweets and goodies as much as the next person, but growing up, my family didn’t really have dessert in the sense that it was consumed immediately following dinner. Rather, in true European fashion (both of my parents have … More How about a Mocha Peanut Butter Pie for dessert tonight?
While I certainly don’t expect everyone to have an insect epiphany like I described in yesterday’s post, allow me to say that if you, like me, are not a tremendous fan of bugs, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to try to force your acceptance of them. We live in a world … More Check out these curious facts about spiders (part two)
Spiders and I, for the vast majority of my existence, are not what I would consider friends. They creep me the fuck out, and I’ve never really experienced a tremendous urge to get to know them on a deeper level. The less of them I encounter, the better, and I know a lot of people … More Check out these curious facts about spiders
If you use Netflix to any extent, you might be familiar with a television series titled Outlast. The first version of it came out quite a while ago, and I can remember watching it with Blaine; we enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it was our favourite show that we have ever seen for reasons … More Are you a fan of ‘Outlast’?
As it turns out, however, there is one small trick we can try to alleviate the tremendous load existing inside our domes, and it is incredibly simple in its essence – writing our thoughts down on paper can be a game-changer when dealing with a shrieking brain. Check out the following information regarding the benefits … More Brain feeling overloaded? Try writing down your thoughts
Strong intuition is, in my own humble opinion, a rare and incredibly valuable skill to possess. Without sounding like an arrogant fuck, allow me to state that I feel as though I have a decent amount of intuition, and it has been of tremendous aid to me on several occasions in life. If you’re unsure … More The power of intuition
I’ve made mention of the fact that my preferred genre of books to read is fiction, but in the last couple of years, I’ve developed a sincere appreciation for historical fiction. I can thank Kristin Hannah for this, seeing as the first historical fiction text I ever read was The Nightingale, and if you haven’t … More Read or rid: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr
Anyone who possesses long hair can attest to the fact that designating efficient hairstyles when it is hotter than hell outside is not the simplest task. The main goal is to get the hair off of one’s neck, and/or out of their face, but aside from a top knot or a messy bun, long-haired folks … More What is your go-to summer hairstyle?
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