Unapologetic Geek

by Isabella Norse // January 14, 2019 // 6 Comments

I admit it, I have a tendency to use the terms “geek” and “nerd” interchangeably but there is a difference. The simplest definition I have found is in this cartoon on Great White Snark. Based on this definition, I am... Continue reading →

A Large Strawberry Milkshake with Whipped Cream and a Cherry

by Isabella Norse // July 18, 2016 // 4 Comments

In my last post I mentioned that life has kept me away from blogging for a while. The specific life events involved were the failing health and death of my father. In spite of losing my father – which was... Continue reading →

Blessings in the Storm

by Isabella Norse // March 23, 2015 // No Comments

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about stress, eldercare, and life as a member of the sandwich generation. Little did I know how timely that post would be. In the month since that post went live, my family... Continue reading →

Tips for Tattoo Virgins

by Isabella Norse // March 9, 2015 // 9 Comments

So, you’ve been playing with the idea of getting a tattoo for a while and now the time has come. You are finally ready to take the plunge and lose your tattoo virginity. Before you rush out and plunk down... Continue reading →

This Too Shall Pass

by Isabella Norse // February 19, 2015 // 4 Comments

As I sit down to write this post, I am so stressed out I can hardly breathe. When I feel overwhelmed, I have to write it out. Writing is how I best express myself. If we met face-to-face, I would... Continue reading →

Getting Inked

by isabellanorse // August 25, 2014 // 4 Comments

August 21, 2014 marks the date that I lost my virginity – my tattoo virginity, that is. After years of talking about getting a tattoo, and deciding what design I would get, I finally took the plunge and actually got one! Continue reading →