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 …
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 …
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