This is it, people. This is the year, and it's my time. I'm now Patrick getting roped by Sandy in that one Spongebob meme. I'm now Joey Tribbiani literally screaming, "Why, God, why?" at the ceiling, surrounded by all of the Friends. I can now play Bo Burnham's "30" on repeat, but only if I'm …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
Happy (Belated) New Year!
It's only a week into 2023! It's fine to post this a little late. So with that, hello and welcome to another year on this planet! I'm happy we're all here. 🙂 I come to you live from underneath our TV stand because that's where my laptop resides during football season. Although using this location …
Well There’s News
I received an email this morning from the kind folks over at NaNoWriMo, not one specifically for me but just a general email for everyone on their list. The subject reads, "Keep working! You're halfway there!", and I know they mostly mean that we're halfway through November (which, holy crap, already??). Yet they also mean …
Submitting Stuff
Image courtesy of NaNoWriMo. I guess I'd consider this post an announcement. Just a couple of things I want to share! Firstly, I'm participating in NaNoWriMo in a little over a month. National Novel Writing Month takes place every November and presents the challenge of writing 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. The …
Recent Roundup #5
Better Call Saul Network or Service: AMC, AMC+, Amazon Prime Video Episodes: 63 Starring: Bob Odenkirk (Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takavic), Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler), Jonathan Banks (Mike Ehrmantraut), and Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring) IMDb Synopsis: Before he was Saul Goodman, he was James "Jimmy" McGill. The prequel-sequel to Breaking Bad follows small-time attorney Jimmy McGill …
My First Garden
Have you ever tried growing your own food? Have you ever tried growing anything, period? Well, my friends, I hadn't made a serious attempt at an actual garden in my life until this year. And, well, regardless of whether your endeavor ends in success or failure, you learn some pretty good lessons. I thought I'd …
Recent Roundup #4
I know it's been a hot minute since I posted one of these (or anything in general), but I continue to watch TV! Here are a few more shows and my thoughts. The Cuphead Show! Network or Service: Netflix Episodes: 12 Starring: Tru Valentino (Cuphead), Frank Todaro (Mugman), Joe Hanna (Elder Kettle), Luke Millington-Drake (the …
Mother of Two Comin’ Through
I've been meaning to write this since I was 13 weeks pregnant... the first time. A few summers ago, during a road trip through California for our anniversary, my husband and I had a lot to talk about. You find yourself with plenty of time to kill when you’re on an extended trip, especially when …
Seasons
Watching the wind whirling outside, Snowflakes falling, Floating in a swimming pool, Summertime calling. Seeing the leaves changing colors, Flutter away. Hearing birds in the trees, Branches sway. Winter, summer, fall, and spring All come around and back again. Changing with love and life Every now and then. It all sounds rather poetic; People might …
Recent Roundup #3
I'm back with my thoughts on more shows that I've watched lately! Cobra Kai Network or Service: Netflix Episodes: 30 Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, and Tanner Buchanan IMDb Synopsis: Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial arts rivals …
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