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 …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
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 …
Short Summary – Among Us
Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. No spoilers, in this case! Who is the imposter? Among Us is a casual multiplayer game that can be played on a free mobile app or on PC when purchased through Steam. You and …
My Parents’ Divorce
I can’t erase that copy of Divorce For Dummies from my mind. It’s been over 10 years since I saw it for the first and only time. I had just come home from school one day, and that black and yellow cover was impossible to miss. It sat on the kitchen counter next to my …
The Fisherman
Once upon a time, in a place far from civilization, On a calm, clear lake, set amongst the hills, Was a boat, floating in the night. And on this boat was a fisherman, With nothing but his pole in one hand And a lantern in the other. He sat in the stillness, The boat barely …
An Epistolary Poem
Dear Tara, Hard to believe that it's been 15 years Since we last saw each other. You were just a girl back then, still in grade school. Now you've grown up, and you're starting your own family. Your little boy... my great-grandson... he's beautiful. I'm sad I wasn't able to meet him. Same goes …
Trying to be Less Forgetful
I have a problem. I feel like I'm super forgetful these days. And this isn't the usual kind of forgetfulness, Like walking into a room And not remembering why I was there. But even going so far as to losing my memory. ... What was I doing again? Oh, right! I was explaining …
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