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Just shy of two weeks ago, I returned from a 15-day European jaunt where I spent the lion’s share of my time in Germany with a brief stint in France. The jet lag has since dissipated, and I’m finally functioning in the Midwestern state of mind again. Ope! The catalyst for this overseas journey was…
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July is home to one of our nation’s most favored holidays – Fourth of July – a day marking freedom, patriotism, and, I think, responsibility. Responsibility to take care of our country and the freedoms we hold dear, as well as shooting off fireworks in a responsible fashion. But did you know another holiday occurs…
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A week late and a topic change. Initially, for this blog post, I had committed to discussing what it’s like to be a recently turned 33-year-old, but aside from affectionately sharing that I’ve dubbed this year my “Jesus Year” (iykyk) and lamenting that some people believe I’m closer to 40 than I am (ouch), there…
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Since 2020, the option of working remotely has grown exponentially. Of course, working from home has been a thing for years, but the option really came into its own during the pandemic and has since remained a popular alternative for many fields and industries. And the remote work option happens to be a mainstay for…
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Have you ever set a grandiose goal for yourself with complete confidence that you’ll fulfill said goal’s stipulations? I’m sure most of us have done so at one time or another. On too many occasions, I’ve made myself such promises. And it’s not that I am incapable of making good on my goals; it’s just…
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Last summer, I briefly touched on the topic of names – character names, baby names, names I don’t want people to steal from me, etc. – in a post discussing my WIP, The Calling. And today, I’d like to delve a bit deeper into that topic. Naming – it’s serious. Naming anything — a character,…
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February is synonymous with dreary gray days and rosy red love – quite the dichotomy, no? To fit the duality of the month, I, a relatively reserved individual, will share my journey into the literary realm of romance. After all, February 13 is the best time to delve into the spicy world of Harlequin and…
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2022, for me, was a year of many firsts. Trying new things, visiting new places, and taking on new responsibilities – it was a busy 12 months for this aging millennial. Being Brave “It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien I found the…
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Before computers, word processors, typewriters, and printing presses, humans were left with only writing by hand to put words somewhere other than their heads and the air – oral traditions and histories, you know. Monks transcribed massive tomes and illustrated illuminated manuscripts, the literate could write letters, and some guild members could paint lettered signs.…
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If you’ve spent a decent amount of time with me or shared a non-small talk conversation, then it’s fair to assume that you know I love finding treasures. Being a nostalgic creature, I love unearthing trinkets and vintage pieces with which to adorn my home. If I’m a Belle when it comes to books and…
About the Blogger
Well, aside from the deets on my About page, I can divulge a few more things about myself: I enjoy whiskey & wine; The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is filmmaking at its finest; I love being an aunt, and I find blogging to be an intimidating endeavor – that being said, I hope you enjoy the organized rambling of an aging millennial.