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Camping ahead of a subtropical depression – what’s the worst that could happen?

The crunch of gravel in between pelts of rainfall. That’s what woke me up. Dawn was still far away as evidenced by the lack of light that penetrated through the thin fabric of our tent. Though the hour was late, my eyes were wide open and sleep would not be returning soon. Had the noise … Continue reading Camping ahead of a subtropical depression – what’s the worst that could happen?

5 Basic Things You Learn After Starting To Write Full-Time

I haven’t been in my new position as a full-time writer long, but I am already learning a number of things about the process, especially as to how it pertains to online media – like how bad I am at it on this site (in terms of monetization, rapid audience building, or anything else you … Continue reading 5 Basic Things You Learn After Starting To Write Full-Time

On having it all and a belated Mother’s Day

The hubby and I have been flirting with minimalism for some time. I say flirting because while we both find the idea attractive, and would absolutely love to get to know it better sometime, it’s just not something we feel we can commit to at this moment, especially as, with two kids under 10, it … Continue reading On having it all and a belated Mother’s Day

Fly robin fly – taking a chance in a whole new direction

People talk about kids leaving the nest all the time, but what they don’t always mention is how the momma bird occasionally has to leave the nest too. Her babies are hatched, though because they not self-sufficient, it is critical that she spread her wings and brave the unknown in order to ensure everyone, herself … Continue reading Fly robin fly – taking a chance in a whole new direction

The AllTrails App: How one simple tool helped me discover hidden paths and secret trails in my backyard

The temperature was a comfortable, albeit cool, 61 degrees F as we reached our destination – a log cabin located in North Carolina’s high country, which my dad and stepmom had rented for the week. The cabin’s interior was a gorgeous open floor plan featuring exposed wood from floor to ceiling. The exterior … well, … Continue reading The AllTrails App: How one simple tool helped me discover hidden paths and secret trails in my backyard

If you give your husband a truck continued – The Chuck Box: Part Deux

In my effort to provide a humorous spin on a project taking up space in my garage for far too long, I inadvertently offended the mighty carpenter / do-it-yourselfer / mad-engineer that is my other half by posting an image that did properly convey the amount of hard work he put into his creation, nor its … Continue reading If you give your husband a truck continued – The Chuck Box: Part Deux

If you give your husband a truck…

If you give your husband a truck (or SUV with 4 wheel drive), he’s going to want to take it off-roading. When he looks for places to go off-roading, he’s going to locate an accessible beach. He’ll want to spend the whole weekend there, so he’ll want to invite his friends. He’ll call them all … Continue reading If you give your husband a truck…

Time flies when you are having fun – an end of quarter review

It is hard to believe that Spring is here, especially when there are parts of the US still getting dustings of snow. It seems as if I was just ringing in the new year and setting goals for what I wanted to accomplish over the course of the next several months. This week, in the … Continue reading Time flies when you are having fun – an end of quarter review

How to support an indie author for free – a first experience with the Kindle Scout Program

This is the launch week for a young adult science fiction book called Joan the Made written by Kristen Pham. While I always enjoy celebrating my fellow indie author’s bookbirthdays, this one is special as it is the first book I helped bring to market through Amazon’s Kindle Scout Program. I say that like I … Continue reading How to support an indie author for free – a first experience with the Kindle Scout Program

How to remain focused on your goals when life is determined to get in your way

My eldest son became sick and not just with a little cold. No, he’d caught the flu. The same strain of flu that was being featured on every nightly newscast. Taking care of him, and monitoring his symptoms was an absolute must. At the same time, the forecast called for snow. Again. It was in the … Continue reading How to remain focused on your goals when life is determined to get in your way