A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Book

Living my life and trying to get better. I’m writing a book and want to share my life as I write it!

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I've come so far in my life and am learning to love the person I am. #selflove #growingup #Blog

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Back to school in 2026! I'm pumped about this next round of learning! #blog #adultlearning

Back to school

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Resolutions for the new Year

’Twas the day after Christmas and all through my house,I’m picking up pieces smaller than a mouse. I love that the holiday went off without a hitch, but cleaning up after Christmas with two small kids is no small feat. There’s something semi-cathartic about the chaos of post-holiday cleanup. I’ve been organizing toys, tackling the mess in the office, and breaking down the avalanche of boxes in…

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Writing Prompt: Is Your Life the Picture You Thought It Would Be a Year Ago?

If I’m being honest, no. My life is not the picture I thought it would be a year ago. A year ago, I didn’t think I’d be navigating my addiction as successfully as I am now. I didn’t think I’d hit the lows I hit, and I definitely didn’t believe I was capable of reaching the highs I’ve achieved since. I never would have imagined I’d be registered for college classes again. I didn’t think I’d be…

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Sober for good

Okay—so once again, I’m coming back to this blog after stepping away for a little while. Life has a way of pulling focus, and this time, it was for something important. I’ve spent the last few months in therapy, both one-on-one and in group settings, to face something I’ve struggled with for a long time: my relationship with alcohol. Today marks 100 days sober. This isn’t the first time I’ve…

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Babel

Language is one of the most powerful tools humanity has ever developed. There’s a reason sayings like “The pen is mightier than the sword” carry so much weight. Words have the power to persuade, to create, to destroy, to unite. But here’s the catch: words only matter if you can understand them. In today’s world, we’re lucky to have tools that help bridge those gaps. Translation apps, subtitles,…

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What's the most expensive meal you've ever had? I'm assuming most people's are some sort of surf and turf! #blog #writing

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I kind of loved hearing a bit of finalizing info on the #oceangate sub. Loved the BBC's writeup. Wrote a #writingprompt for my #blog on it. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy57pnjw4wo

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#mondaymood this week is: #necromancy Done with the dumb being sick and back to it! Rise from the dead! #blog

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If I #inspire one person to get going today my work is good. (Oh look I've inspired myself to #getmoving , Mission accomplished!) new #blog post for a #moodmonday Determination is the name of the game. Get things done today to make the rest of #summerbreak amazing! #parenting #dadlife #sahd #sahm

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I know people dont want to hear everyone's' opinion on #politics But the only way we can make positive changes is to speak up. The #bigbeautifulbill sucks. It's going to hurt more #americans than it's going to help. I set an intention of #hope for the week on my #writing #blog We can fight this #BBB

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Reengaging the #blog. It's not a meaty post, just a checkpoint on my personal #mentalhealth I feel like now is a good time for everyone to do a personal #wellnesscheck . Life is hard. We're not alone if we have the courage to reach out to each other. #Hope #dadssupportingdads

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Time for #worldbuildingwednesday #worldbuilding is a blast but the time setting is just as big as the where setting. Let's talk about why #when is important in #writing on my #blog #fantasy #writing #writingblog #fantasywriting

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Time to #brine ! #pickles and #mesopotamia are like Peanut butter and jelly... or preserves to keep with my #canning and #pickling theme today! New post up on the #blog #writingblog

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#worldbuilding post today for my #blog ! #tech is always something that is important in a #fantasy setting. What are the limitations and value that your #magic or unique #technology have? Do they make sense? Let's explore in my latest #writing #blog #fantasywriting #fantasynovel

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#stormlight sounds cool but by itself it can maybe sound a bit generic. #wishsong any better? #theweave ? Naming stuff is hard but even if it sounds a little silly, its got some meaning in #fantasy #writing . Come see my thought on my latest #blog #writingblog

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#charleston traffic sucks. Everyone knows it. The times to get #engaged and #vote aren't just every four years! Get invested in investing in your city! #registertovote and vote for the #future you want tomorrow today! Get involved in #localpolitics and build the #community you want!