I have heard some people say they believe that the idea of a work life balance is fiction, the stuff of fairytales. I suppose if you have never known anything different you might believe that.

I am proud to say that over the last two years or so I have managed to lose seventy-six pounds, and my BMI is below 30 for the first time in my adult life.

Curious to Know

A poem by Justin Kubeck

Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day, but I think I would simply sleep those hours away.

The Book of Marks is back!

As Feronus grows there will be changes along the way. A primary example of this is The Feronus Podcast, which was born from the blog.

If you're anything like me, you may have found yourself in a rut from time to time. It can be tough to pull yourself out of what seems like a self-destructive loop. I, like many others have turned to the internet for help and that’s usually where I find myself confronted with advice like “personal growth happens when you get tired of your own bullshit" or “you have to hit rock bottom to get better" and although these statements can be true to varying degrees, they seem to be missing a vital part of the issue at hand.

When we experience stressful times in our lives, we often seek support externally, either for comfort or understanding. Unfortunately, some scenarios can only be endured and if you don’t have that external support, tenacity becomes your only option. From the perspective of the person providing the support it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Sometimes there aren’t words that fit and all that’s required is your presence. What is important is that you are there and that the person that you are with isn’t alone in their time of need.

If you are from Wisconsin or have ever visited, you may have heard of Door County. Famous for cherries and art festivals, among other things, Door County paints a picturesque backdrop for even the most mundane of days. The beauty of the landscape has been celebrated for decades and the change of colors in the leaves every autumn draws photographers and nature lovers from all over the world. Those willing to go the extra mile may have even made it to Ellison Bay and caught a short ferry ride up to Washington Island.