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• It’s the Little Things, Part 2

  I wrote a post about those little things that simply make you want to freak out, so to speak. Big picture? They’re not a big deal. Small picture in that... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A True Daily Double

  At this point in time, I’m thinking my most viable retirement option is kicking ass on Wheel of Fortune. I don’t always get the chance to watch it, but when I d... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Soul Sister

  

  I’ll set the scene. The 4-foot long windowsill in the spare bedroom of my childhood house. Me, in all my 6-year-old crimped hair glory, dressed in either my... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Life Lessons

  I meant it last post when I said that if I’ve learned anything, it’s that you people are funnier, smarter and saner than me. Another thing I’ve learned is that... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Live and Learn

  Not to stereotype, but the Internet is full of people who proclaim to be experts on everything from parenting and cooking to pictures of animals wearing... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brush It Off

  

  For many people who live in a state that experiences winter—and I don’t mean 50 degrees one day out of the year, California friends—snow is inevitable. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Be Mine

  

  I would be remiss if I didn’t at least mention Valentine’s Day—that holiday in between Christmas and Mother’s Day that card and flower companies use to guilt... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m a Fixer

  I’ve been trying to come up with some sort of introspective post for the past couple of weeks, simply to balance out the snark and also drain my over-cluttered... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shocking Plot Twists!

  While I love my routines, I hate predictability when it comes to the storylines in books, TV shows and movies. If I can figure out what’s going to happen five... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perpetuating Stereotypes

  Everyone blogs for different reasons, but like anything else there are certain stereotypes that exist. While they most certainly don’t hold true for everyone,... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s the Little Things

  

  We’ve all had those days when nothing monumentally bad happens, but yet there are a bunch of little things that simply make you want to absolutely lose your... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Letters I Probably Won’t Send

  

  To the Man in front of me at the Dollar Store buying a fake rose, chapstick, K-Y Jelly and three servings of Armour potted meat: I’m not sure if I should be... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Houston, We Have a Problem

  

  I’m still in Houston but thought I would drop in a minute so that when I get home Monday night I can pretend this whole trip never happened and go back to... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road Again

  

  It’s that time of year again. Uncle June is traveling, my friends. In case you’re new here, my OCD and general outlook on living prohibit me from enjoying... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Withdraw Symptoms

  I’m pretty sure the Pope and his posse could pull up behind me in the Popemobile at the ATM and I would still think they were plotting to mug me or judge me... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Things

  “The three grand essentials to happiness in life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” – Joseph Addison Although I like to keep... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shower Power

  

  Here’s the deal. While I like my cat enough and everything, I’m not one to spoil her and treat her like the child I’ll never have. I don’t do clingy, and (she... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 13 Gym Tips for 2013

  

  If you belong to a gym, you know the New Years crowd will soon descend upon the facility. Machines will be busy, the parking lot will be full and for a good... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Winter Wonder Word Search

  Hello dear friends and readers! I hope you had a lovely Christmas, Festivus, Hanukkah, Kwanza or regular old week in your worlds. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• ‘Twas the Write Before Christmas

  

  ‘Twas the days before Christmas, and all through my place. Not an idea was stirring to share on this space. My stocking was hung by the chimney with care,... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION