Well, it’s here: the time of year when we’re supposed to reflect on all the things we feel thankful for. And I’m sure there might be one or two people out there who had a decent time in 2025.

But for the rest of us (especially here in the US)? Not so much.  At least not for me personally.

Why not for me personally? Well, besides losing my beloved cat Pearl to a broken spine after a bizarre feline parkour accident, my mom’s mild cognitive impairment turned to advanced dementia. Then my husband (...