I'm going to try not to make this entire post about traveling with two toddlers and save that for another time -- because there is a lot to say on that topic. So I'm going to skimp on some of those particular details and keep things pretty general in that regard. But man! It's been …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
Counting Calories
Daily writing promptDescribe one positive change you have made in your life.View all responses For about a month now, I've tried to consistently count the amount of calories I consume every day and record it. My husband, Kevin, had been doing it, and as you already know or might learn for yourself, dieting or exercising …
This is me… five years later!
Hi there, again. My name's still Erinn. For those of you who are unaware, this is an update on my original This is me post, so you might want to go read that first in order to catch up. I have, in fact, taken good selfies in the past five years, I promise. But I …
This is a Test
I'm trying a thing, and if you can stand how I sound, then you can listen to me read my own blog posts. Hopefully very soon!
A Leader’s Prayer
My men are all asleep. I'm the only one awake. But, in truth, it isn't just me. It's Almighty God as well. Here, in this chapel, I haven't been since I was three. There, now, I find myself, Bended on both knees. I beseech the King most high, My commander and redeemer, "Lord, keep all …
I’m Turning 30
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 …
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 …
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