And, other musings about becoming a published author — I have an author page on Goodreads (and, on Amazon), and finding out this exciting news has made my entire day. I never thought I’d have one of these, even as I thought about how I’d absolutely, without a doubt, become a writer. I was a pre-teen, scribbling down my…

Am I an idiot? — For the last couple of years, my blog just wasn’t doing it for me. I didn’t have much time to do anything for it, to be fair, since I was busy adjusting to my new role in life as a mother. But, before I became a mother, I wasn’t feel…

Nothing is more iconic than the honeymoon trip. Most people love to kick back and relax on a resort somewhere, happily laying out on a beach and drinking the days away. Others love adventure packed vacations where they don’t sit still for a moment. For those two, it’s a little…

The last few years out in the garden have been rough. We’ve been experiencing a drought and with that comes many, many grasshoppers. I’ve had small sink holes open up in my garden from too dry dirt. I’ve had harsh rains, coming in bursts and then not again for days…

I’m not a medical professional, just a migraineur who has suffered through the agonizing feeling of getting a migraine in an airplane. Always consult a doctor on any medical advice. Yay, your bags are packed and you’re ready. But, your body has different ideas. This article lists basically lists everything…

When you think of the Cannes Film Festival, you think of glitz, glamour, and all things beautiful. You have a certain expectation that when you — finally! — get to Cannes you’ll have a magical moment where you just know Ryan Gosling will walk out of a gorgeous yacht and…

Tattoos, depending on the person you’re asking, can be awesome; self-expressive; cliché; or sinful. They used to be a controversial subject, but now they barely faze those who would usually oppose. And, more than ever, they’re being viewed as a way to have a lifelong souvenir from those trips we…

Influencers, can we do a little better, please? Since I’ve had my own credit card, I’ve always opted for one that gave me some good points. Why should I be spending money and not earning money in return? Throughout my few credit cards that I’ve had (remember when you needed…

Why do some of us think we need to work ourselves into total physical sickness? Hello, I’m some of us. I don’t know if this weird work ethic was distilled in me during my youth, or if it’s something I’ve picked up throughout my life, and much more during the…