Should kids be allowed to have personal cell phones and tablets in school? In another time, perhaps I would say “no” to this. After all, these things were New™ when I was coming up through middle school and high school. Kids had gotten by without them just fine before us, but it was uncharted territory … Continue reading Prompt 231-Devices
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Hello, Spring!
Is that really you? Have you finally arrived? I've opened my windows today hoping you'll stick around for a while. The cats are certainly enjoying your visit. The house already feels fresher. I've been inspired to begin a list of projects to do around the house but it is already longer than my arm. I … Continue reading Hello, Spring!
Prompt 225-Good Deeds
Do you do good things when no one is watching? Listen. I am the type of person who, in role playing games like Fallout, given a choice to be good or evil, regardless of whether or not it effects the end of the game, will always go the honorable route. I don’t want the NPCs … Continue reading Prompt 225-Good Deeds
Back In Business
Aaand we're back! How was your week? Did you get any writing done? Go on any fun adventures? Get enough sleep? Since my post on Wednesday, I have written 0 words until these words here. It's all good though. I got to spend a few super fun days with my little sister. We nerded it … Continue reading Back In Business
Gimme a Break!
Gimme a break! Break me off-a piece-a that KIT! KAT! BAR! Sorry, it was stuck in my head so now it's stuck in yours. That's just how it is. I don't make the rules here. Oh wait, yes I do. This is my blog. I can do whatever I want. And now that I'm finally … Continue reading Gimme a Break!
Is It Cold In Here…
...Or is it just me? Ok, yeah it's me. I have a cold. It's kicking my butt. I've been fighting it off all week but it's been rough. Unfortunately I don't get sick time with my position so I've been working through it. I do have the option to make up the hours or use … Continue reading Is It Cold In Here…
Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
This was a rough week. I feel like I've been saying that every week since the beginning of the year. And there wasn't anything particularly bad about this week. Work is work. I wound up with a couple hours of overtime, but there wasn't anything overly stressful about it, just timing of things meant I … Continue reading Struggle Bus Destination: Imposter Syndrome Lane
Prompt 215-Facts of Life
What are some of the hard facts about life? Shit happens. It just does. Plans don’t always work out. The only thing you have control over is your own reaction to these things when they go south. For myself, a very poignant case tonight. I had been toying with a couple story ideas, scenes with … Continue reading Prompt 215-Facts of Life
Here There Be Dragons
Hello, hello! How was your weekend? Did you spend time with loved ones? Finish a project you've been working on? Watch that show you've been meaning to catch up on? Something else? Nothing? That's all wonderful! Today was a very lazy Sunday. I did nothing all day until I went grocery shopping a little bit … Continue reading Here There Be Dragons
Prompt 211-Favorite Album
What is your favorite CD or album? I consider myself a bit of an audiophile. Bit of a side effect of being raised by a musician, really. I love listening to all kinds of music. I grew up on country and classic rock, but in my teen years I became obsessed with alternative and hard … Continue reading Prompt 211-Favorite Album
Closet Full of Notebooks 