• 18 and Counting

    18 and Counting

    My baby turned 18. It was a joyous occasion for both of us. I’ve been raising kids since I was seventeen and my last “countdown” started 18 years ago. Not that I didn’t love being a mother, because I did and I wouldn’t trade my kids for anything, but I would have definitely done it Read more

  • Productivity Journal 101

    Productivity Journal 101

    As you may remember, I “lost” my job about a month ago. I’ve been working odd jobs that involve sparking joy in other people’s lives by helping them de-clutter, I’ve added dog walking, food delivery, and grocery shopping to my list of hustles along with writing. Unfortunately, I have more “side hustles” than I do Read more

  • Fall Break and Cracked Crowns

    Fall Break and Cracked Crowns

    After a long fall break of falling off the writing, I’m back. I don’t know what it is about breaks and my kid being out of school that literally takes away any creativity that I may have. I mean, I still have it, I just can’t get it from my head to my fingertips. It’s Read more

  • Soul Sucking Jobs and Sabbaticals

    Soul Sucking Jobs and Sabbaticals

    I applied for a soul sucking job with the city today. Actually, I had applied a week ago. I went and took the skills test today. And, to be fair, maybe it’s not a soul sucking job. Maybe there is a job with the city that would fulfill my creativity while also allowing me time Read more

  • I’m a Hustler, Baby

    I’m a Hustler, Baby

    I had an interview on Sunday with a lady who needs a personal assistant. I use the term “interview” loosely, as well as “personal assistant.” I met her at a local fast food restaurant and she told me all about herself. I didn’t tell her much about myself, but some people just aren’t that interested Read more

  • Cataract Falls – Smoky Mountains

    Cataract Falls – Smoky Mountains

    Flea Market Guy (FMG) and I went on a Sunday morning adventure yesterday. I had mentioned on Saturday that I wanted to go on a hike. He had mentioned that he wanted to just chill out before he had to go to work at 4. I thought maybe I’d just go hike alone at the Read more