Christine D. Shuck's Blog, page 2

Balancing Expectations and Desires

What I had fretted and worried over finally happened yesterday. And it wasn't that bad. In fact, I'm finding that I'm actually fine with...

Just... DO... It

I get ideas all the time. Not just story ideas, those unfortunately come way too often for me to keep up with, or finish writing in any...

Projects and Side Quests

Today, the last day of holding down the fort until my hubs returns from a week-long vacation in San Francisco, and I decided I really...

10 Immersive Sci-Fi Series for the Summer

If you are looking for some good sci-fi to sink your teeth in this summer, you are in luck! Let the kids splash in the pool while you...

No Sugar, Day Six, Send Reinforcements

A few weeks ago, our 3rd grader got sick. Fever the first day, gastrointestinal issues the next. I can literally count on less than one...

Don't Let Them

My MVP plaque There are many things that I love passionately. Architecture (especially the Victorian era), books, gardens, nature,...

Burgers and Comics

On the way to drop my truck off for an oil change today, I saw a Bob's Big Boy restaurant and I had to smile. The restaurants, even...

I Changed My Mind

Around six months ago, I realized I was stretched way too thin. After all, if I was busy writing a blog post, that was taking away from...

Hello and Goodbye

I just returned, well, over a week ago, from a nine day trip to Barcelona, Naples and Rome. And it was amazing! I have long had visiting...

I'm a Forest! (and other tales)

How is everyone? How are you doing? It hit 101 a few days ago, so I promise you, I am hiding inside, desperate to avoid heat stroke. We...