Hi, I’m Luna Bean- medical alert service dog, certified Good Girl, and full-time nervous system supervisor. This week, I navigated EEG glue chaos, cozy baths, and Valentine’s prep, all while making sure Mama stayed safe, sane, and maybe a little spoiled. Winter is cold, but love, fur, and puppy power keep us warm.

False spring has arrived in Illinois, which means chaotic weather, furious migraines, and joints that feel like they’re staging a jailbreak. Between pharmacy roulette, neurologist nonsense, and a surprise DNA revelation, this week’s health update from The Crippled Cryptid is… a lot. Pull up a chair at the Lunatic Café.

A quiet check-in from the Den. No forced positivity, no performance. Just honesty about chronic illness, survival habits, found family, and the creatures who keep us here. Come sit for a while.

A soft-lit bite of Lunar New Year magic: from dumplings that invite wealth to tangyuan that hug family close, discover how food carries luck, prosperity, and protection into the year ahead. 🥟✨