Some years ago I realized that “holiday magic” is the result of someone making it happen, and that person is often having a significantly less magical time. That’s when I decided that the habit in my birth family of making extravagant, labor-intensive holiday meals was not a good use of time or energy. By all … Continue reading Minimalist Thanksgiving
Author: Mia D.
Writer, conlanger, pretend artist.
Not Winning
Not winning at all. I had a frustrating, unproductive week. Now it is Friday evening and I am running up the white flag and putting on my pajamas. It's cocoa time. (I had been thinking about having tea, but I am at a hot chocolate level of depression.)
Prompt: I’m the Gran with a Plan.
Create an emergency preparedness plan. Image by me. Ha. This prompt was from a while ago. It looked like a fun one, so I put it aside in my drafts to return to when I could give it proper time and attention. And I'm back! There are different kinds and levels of emergencies to prepare … Continue reading Prompt: I’m the Gran with a Plan.
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?
The Mia Experiment 