That title is essentially a slap in my own face. I mean, I know I readily admit that I only sporadically maintain this blog, but…
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining ASU-Beebe this Fall as a full-time Instructor of English. After about 12 years as a “highway-flyer” (a/k/a…
It’s like everyone thought 2021 couldn’t be as bad as 2020, so the new year said “Hold my beer.” The temperature hasn’t been above freezing…
My mom died yesterday. It wasn’t completely unexpected. She’s had health issues for a long time, in and out of the hospital frequently. She fell…
Disappointment I want to be a writer. I am a writer. I have control over this. I write words. A lot. I used to struggle…
As promised, here’s our first monthly giveaway! Enter below to win a copy of Michael Hyatt & Co.’s new book No-Fail Habits. This giveaway will…
Everyone agrees that 2020 sucked. Unfortunately, 2021 isn’t off to the best start either. But I’m not going to dwell on all the negativity in…
What does your desk look like? Do you have a desk? Do you have an office? One at work and at home? Where do you…
At the end of every semester for the past … forever now … there’s this sense of finality when I turn in grades. I often…
In 2020 – the year most will say has been the worst of their lives, the year when my greatest accomplishment some days is taking…
I’ve been on a bit of a productivity and accountability kick lately (see my previous post about Focusmate). I have been a user of Michael…
I’ve been thinking for a while that I need to write about imposter syndrome. Because I feel it in so many areas of my life.…
A few years ago, I self-published a book: How to Be a Good Mom (Or at Least Not an Epic Failure). It was meant to…
As a native of Hot Springs, you really should read The Vapors. Christi W. That’s what a friend and fellow book lover told me not…
If you’ve read many of my previous posts, then you likely know that I’m an adjunct. I’ve been surprised lately by how many people don’t…