Starting (over) after 50, Part Two

It's awesome if this is your reality... The Promised Reality Check I don't feel like I need to tell you that ageism is real or that you have a limited career span ahead of you. You've been around the block a few times at this point. You know what's what. I am also not going … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part Two →

Prompt: Next Question…

Do you need time? Yes. Next question? But on a less flippant note, I am desperate for time lately. I am not getting done the things I need to, and that’s not even because I am doing things that I want to. I’m spinning my wheels. I blame ADHD and depression.

Prompt: 3 answers.

What's something you believe everyone should know. It is totally okay to make mistakes and to ask questions. It doesn’t feel great all the time, but that’s how you learn and grow. Putting your own dishes in the dishwasher is almost never fatal. You will not become infected with rabies if you put the dishes … Continue reading Prompt: 3 answers. →

Prompt: National Anxiety Day

Daily writing promptInvent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.View all responses What: National Anxiety Day Where: The United States of America When: First Tuesday of November Why: It’s a good day to be aware of anxiety disorders. It’s also a day when you might be experiencing some anxiety yourself. How: Celebrate with … Continue reading Prompt: National Anxiety Day →

Starting (over) after 50, Part One

Beginning at the end... I keep finding articles online that talk about all the advantages you have because of being financially stable later in life, whether you want to start a new career, adopt a kid, or whatever. Those assumptions make me feel like a complete loser. I have never been financially stable. I feel … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part One →

Opportunities abound!

I have about five posts on the back burner right now, most of which are intended to “deliver more value to the reader,” but I am not going to stop posting my personal navel-gazing entries also, like the one you are about to read. I have had opportunities for all kinds of exciting stuff popping … Continue reading Opportunities abound! →

Prompt: To the moon!

How much would you pay to go to the moon? It depends. Do I have to come back?

Prompt: Too Many Things

What have you been working on? I know I need to pick a vital few things to give my time and attention to, but I am a person of many interests and ideas, and I have ADHD too. The result continues to be trying to do all the things all the time. And how is … Continue reading Prompt: Too Many Things →

Cashing my reality check

My inner child right now. I had to break out the walker two days ago, and things have only gotten worse since then. I am getting into wheelchair territory with the pain the last few days. Today was the worst. I somehow managed to climb the stairs to the bedroom but it took 20 minutes … Continue reading Cashing my reality check →

PSA: Annotate away!

You’re allowed to write in your own books if you want to. Write that comment in the margin. Underline, highlight, and bookmark those special passages. Doodle if you want. I give you permission if you need it.