There’s no NHL Team in Charlotte

There’s no NHL Team in Charlotte

Russ and I were originally slated to go to an NFL game last weekend in Pittsburgh, but, long story short, the trip didn’t make. Not enough people were interested. We’re hoping that it will be a go for next year, though. So, instead, we decided to spend that weekend...
Makes Scentsy to Me

Makes Scentsy to Me

On August 28, I decided to sign up to sell Scentsy products. I’ve been using Scentsy for a few years now and really enjoy them. A lot of people think of Scentsy and think, “Oh, that’s something like candles,” which is kinda true, but also...
Closer to Fine

Closer to Fine

“Well, darkness has a hunger that’s insatiable/And lightness has a call that’s hard to hear/I wrapped my fear around me like a blanket/I sailed my ship of safety ‘til I sank it/I’m crawling on your shores…” – Indigo Girls On my birthday this year, my Pledge Sister in...
The Big 5-0

The Big 5-0

Well, it happened. The unthinkable. The incomprehensible. After remaining 29 for 20 years, I finally turned the big 5-0 on August 23. I’m not sure how I’ve arrived at this point, but it’s not as bad so far as I’d always imagined it might be. For me. I spent the day...
Writing News

Writing News

The results of Wytheville, Virginia’s Chautauqua Festival were announced a couple of weeks ago. I was thrilled to place in three of four categories. My Hindman piece from 2020, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” won 2nd place at Wytheville VA’s Chautauqua...