Writing

Vaccines Vs Vanity: My Quest for a New Happy Place

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Ah, the hair salon. A woman's happy place. Where else can you go and sit for 3 hours, enjoy some pleasant conversation AND a scalp massage, and come away feeling all shiny and new? It's been nearly four months since I visited a salon. Not because I couldn't get an appointment - I've booked two, … Continue reading Vaccines Vs Vanity: My Quest for a New Happy Place

The Unexpected Side Effect of Achieving a Big Goal

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Goals excite me. Like, a lot. I can't think of a time in my life that I wasn't working towards a goal. Some were small, like learning how to make a mean mushroom risotto or creating a product to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers. Others were considerably bigger and more time-consuming, like training for a … Continue reading The Unexpected Side Effect of Achieving a Big Goal

When the cast of Schitt’s Creek helps you make an announcement, you know you’re kind of a big deal

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Well hello there, you gorgeous thing, you! It's been awhile. Did you miss me? Because I sure missed you. You might be thinking: 'Well, then, spend more time here, DUMMY. It's YOUR blog.' And that would be fair. Those of you who have been with me for awhile know that I started this blog initially … Continue reading When the cast of Schitt’s Creek helps you make an announcement, you know you’re kind of a big deal

Here’s What I Know About Writing a Book

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Admittedly, very little. I've flirted with the idea of writing a book for a long time. Not because I think I'm a gifted wordsmith or because I love the act of writing. I'm not. I don't. I'm usually pretty good at abandoning grandiose goals when they get too hard, or when the consistency required to … Continue reading Here’s What I Know About Writing a Book