Like a raft lost at sea is my heart within me Drifting, drifting away wishing I could stay But how to find the time when my schedule is so prime Filled up to the brim without a space for whim I toss and turn in the wave my soul, a simple slave For whatever lies…
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Stretching My Reading Muscle
When I was young, I absolutely loved reading. Seriously, in elementary school, I went through books like water. I would read in my room, in the car, in doctor's offices, you name it. I had a book with me everywhere I went, just in case I had the chance to sift through its pages. As I…
The Season of Stuff
I have a confession to make. I love stuff. I am obsessed with stuff. I love shopping for stuff, trying stuff on, putting stuff in my house, buying other people stuff and rejoicing in all of the glorious stuff I have. And whenever I have a brief moment in which I am content with the stuff I…
How to Feed Your Soul
Confession time: I'm addicted to Netflix. Now, before you start chuckling under your breath, let me just say that it's a real thing. Self-employment and working from home is wonderful—seriously, I absolutely love it—but there are moments when it can be a challenge, just like any job. One of those moments is the sheer amount…
Adding a New Member to the Family
I have an older sister. Most people don't know that, because I don't tell most people. She's actually my half sister, technically, from my dad's first marriage. She's 10 years older than me, and never really lived with us when I was growing up, so I never had much interaction with her. She always lived…