The December Challenge

I made this myself. Hand-drawn on actual paper. My challenge for December will be surviving December. The holidays have been depressing me for a few years now for no good reason, but this year, I have a good reason. We're broke. It's going to be a challenge really making Christmas any good for our 10-year-old. … Continue reading The December Challenge →

November in Review

Where did that month even go? Is there maybe a little more November here hiding somewhere that I missed? No? I worked a lot in November and did some traveling too, but I still managed to do some writing. I didn't write as much or as often as I had hoped. I think it is … Continue reading November in Review →

Prompt: Five Things I Can Kinda Do

Daily writing promptShare five things you're good at.View all responses I am a great cook. I cook, I bake, I even clean up after myself. My many years of experience (and many failures) eventually paid off. I can make people smile and/or laugh. (I can't help it. It's the trauma.) Over the last few years, … Continue reading Prompt: Five Things I Can Kinda Do →

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 →