Published in People, Books, History and More·Nov 25, 2021How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else, by Michael Gates GillA Book Review — Most of the time, we find books. Maybe it is through a friend or someone we follow online. Sometimes we pick up a new book because our favorite author wrote it. Or maybe it is a topic we’re interested in or we need to study for our line of work…Creativity4 min read
Published in People, Books, History and More·Nov 22, 2021Five truths I learned about myself during my time of crisis.When life gives you lemons. — Recently, the fabric of my life disintegrated. It started with a single unraveled thread. I didn’t notice the unraveled thread, not at first. Though, in hindsight, I suppose I knew something wasn’t wearing right in my life. I just hadn’t identified the troubled spot. Before I knew it, the thread…Lifestyle4 min read
Published in People, Books, History and More·Oct 13, 2021The Beet Fields: Memories of a Sixteenth Summer by Gary PaulsenWhen I think of Gary Paulsen, I think of books like Hatchet or Woodsong. Kind of a modern day, Jack London. Books about the wilderness, survival and being alone. The only thing that was missing, was a large dog named Buck. Needless to say, I was surprised, as I was…Banned Books3 min read
Published in People, Books, History and More·Oct 11, 2021Iron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoRelease date September 21, 2021 I just finished reading Iron Widow, the first novel by Xiran Jay Zhao and I was left feeling a bit flat. I’m not going to lie. I was enticed by the cover of the book. …Book Review2 min read
Published in People, Books, History and More·Jul 10, 2021The Hottest Day On RecordOur Past Today — July 10, 2021 Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, California recorded the highest ever temperature at 134.1 F (56.7 C) on July 10, 1913. Making it eighteen degrees hotter than Death Valley’s average daily temperature for July. This temperature has been challenged multiple times, for instance…History2 min read
Published in People, Books, History and More·Jul 8, 2021Happy birthday, Donkey KongDonkey Kong 40 years later. — Happy birthday Donkey Kong! You’re 40-years-old today! Yes, all of you Gen X kids, heard that right. While still debated in some circles, July 9, 1981 is considered the official opening date of Donkey Kong in North America. Which makes Donkey Kong 40-years-old today! For all of us who don’t…History Of Technology2 min read
Jan 2, 2021What 2020 Taught MeThe six things I learned from the year of the pandemic. — I’m not superstitious. I don’t worry about Friday the 13th or if a black cat crosses my path. In fact, I like black cats. Still, I suspect I wasn’t alone when I awoke on New Year’s Day and cautiously opened one eye to determine if 2021 had actually arrived and…Pandemic8 min read
Jul 6, 2020Bread Making in a PandemicWhat I learned about baking my own bread. — When our world falls apart, we bake bread. At least that was what I did when my world slowed down because of Covid-19 in the middle of March 2020. One day, I came home from my job to learn I wouldn’t be returning. The next day, my children followed suit. Thankfully, my husband continued to work. Though, in…Bread8 min read
Jun 10, 2020What Prevents Me From WritingAnd steps I use to combat it. — Recently I was asked, “What prevents you from writing?” It took me a moment or two as I ran through my list of reasons. Husband? No, he’s always been supportive of my writing. Kids? No, not them either. My busy schedule? Yes, I’m busy but really I’m not that busy. …Writing5 min read
Jun 2, 2020I Returned to the GymThe steps I took to re-enter life after quarantine. — After more than two months of being confined to my home except for brief visits to the store and other essential business, namely the vet’s office for me, my state hit Stage Two of our reopening. Meaning hair salons reopened and restaurants seated customers indoors. …Coronavirus7 min read
