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A World Without Money? Amazon Is Already Drafting My Obituary.
What if we ditched money entirely? David Arthur Johnston has lived that way for nearly 20 years, surviving on goodwill and grit. I’m fascinated—and terrified. Amazon would have me on a missing-persons list. Still, his radical choice makes me wonder how different life could be without price tags. Continue reading
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Screw Luck, I’m Running On Pure Spite and Sarcasm
Luck doesn’t just happen; it’s made – I think. Inspired by a substack article, I dive into how to “create luck” and if it’s even a thing. I tap into The Devil Wears Prada’s Andy Sachs journey. Is the magic related to chance? Or is it persistence, curiosity, and a hundred small risks from being… Continue reading
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Too Hot to Hustle
The fleeting magic of summer weekends. The kind that begs for a quiet escape under a shady tree with a good book and a riverside breeze. This is an ode to doing nothing well, reminding us all to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Continue reading
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Demon With a Desk Job
This blog post draws modern parallels to C.S. Lewis’s book The Screwtape Letters. I explore how subtle temptations, such as distraction, division, and putting on a moral show, are just as present today as they were in 1942. It examines how spiritual numbness thrives in the noise of 2025, and how awareness might be our… Continue reading
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We Played Outside. On Purpose
A group of kids drawing with chalk on the sidewalk sparks a nostalgic journey into summers past—before screens, fences, and over-scheduling. Through memories of childhood games, open backyards, and lemonade-fueled adventures, this blog post reflects on the magic of simpler times and the joy of being young, barefoot, and free. Continue reading
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Everything Is Fine, and Other Lies I Tell Myself
In a world overwhelmed by conflict, crisis, and chaos, I explore how to remain human without losing my composure. It’s not about fixing everything; it’s about refusing to go numb. Raw, reflective, and honest, it’s a reminder that showing up, even weary, is still an act of hope. Continue reading
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I’m Not Falling Apart, I’m Just Becoming Landscaping
Aging, arthritis, and the absurdity of life after 50, this brutally honest reflection on broken bodies, weird headstones, and my ultimate wish to become a tree. This is a reminder that even when the warranty runs out, we can still go out rooted in love. Continue reading
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What They Don’t Tell You About Letting Go
I reflect on my son’s birthday and the bittersweet joy of raising two boys and a daughter. From chaotic childhood moments to watching them navigate adulthood, I have come to embrace the shift from protector to supporter. Love, laughter, and letting go—this is motherhood in all its loud, messy, and beautiful glory. Continue reading
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Dirty Martinis and Disaster Headlines
While headlines shift and social feeds refresh, families in Texas are living through what the rest of us scroll past. This piece is a personal reflection on the helplessness of watching from a distance, the noise of blame, and the quiet, lasting impact on those who don’t get to move on. Continue reading
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A World That Doesn’t Feel Like Home
A personal reflection on generational values, cultural identity, and the disorienting state of the modern world. Through memories of my parents’ resilience and my father’s paradoxical nature, I explore what it means to belong in a society that feels increasingly unfamiliar, yet remains the only home I’ve ever known. Continue reading
The Creative Quill 