5 days agoA Year’s Worth of JamLast May I went and foraged enough dewberries to make a small batch of jam. Six jars in total, I was pleased. We gave two away to neighbors… — Last May I went and foraged enough dewberries to make a small batch of jam. Six jars in total, I was pleased. We gave two away to neighbors and thoroughly enjoyed the other four. The problem was, by September, the jam was gone. Not a big deal, right? I mean…Homesteading3 min read
May 6Paying Off DebtLast year I made myself a long-term goal to be able to quit my job in 2024. There were certain steps I had to accomplish in order to make… — Last year I made myself a long-term goal to be able to quit my job in 2024. There were certain steps I had to accomplish in order to make that happen though. Step 1: Pay off my car Step 2: Save enough to pay cash for a truck Step 3…Finance3 min read
May 5Story A Day In MayTrying To Get Back Into A Writing Routine — I was trying to figure out a way to motivate myself to get back into the habit of writing every day. Out of nowhere, I remembered doing Story A Day In May ten years ago and how much fun it was so I’m going to do it. I work well…Writing2 min read
May 5I’m Dying To Write…So Why Can’t I?Every day I go to my soul-sucking job and dream about the day I can quit and stay home and write. Story ideas flood my thoughts and my… — Every day I go to my soul-sucking job and dream about the day I can quit and stay home and write. Story ideas flood my thoughts and my fingers itch to get in front of the keyboard. On my lunch I sit down and pull out my book and start…Dreams2 min read
May 4Watching a Friend In a Toxic RelationshipThe phone rings at ten-thirty. I pause the T.V. and turn my head on my pillow, already knowing whose name is going to be lit up on the… — The phone rings at ten-thirty. I pause the T.V. and turn my head on my pillow, already knowing whose name is going to be lit up on the screen. My phone doesn’t ring after ten unless there’s an emergency, and lately it’s been happening every night. It’s my job as…Marriage2 min read
Apr 26Saving Money Despite InflationI don’t know about you but I for one am tired of owing people money. I’m tired of working my behind off and the day of payday, doling out… — I don’t know about you but I for one am tired of owing people money. I’m tired of working my behind off and the day of payday, doling out my hard-earned money to pay off different things. Last year I vowed to make some sort of change. I loathed living…Finance5 min read
Apr 7Creating Good HabitsI had a lot of goals and plans for 2022, but as usual, life had different plans. — I had a lot of goals and plans for 2022, but as usual, life had different plans. When it comes to achieving the goals I’ve set for myself, I have to get on track and somehow stay on track. …Planning4 min read
Apr 52022 Is Only Going To Get Worse!What Can You Do To Fight Inflation and Food Shortages? — This world is going crazy, and as a single person, it can seem a bit overwhelming. I’ve been talking for months about how bad I thought things were going to get. Part of me really hoped that I was going to be wrong. …Grocery Shopping6 min read
Mar 3I Had A Bad Feeling About 2022…Inflation Hits Home — Watching the news is horrible these days. I end up torn between wanting to scream at the television, or run to my bed and dive under the covers. Let me start by saying, I love my country. I really do. It kills me to see it spiraling out of control…Inflation4 min read
Feb 7I Fear 2022 Is Going To Be BadWhat I’m Doing To Fight Against The Food Shortage — I’m not going to get into the political side of things, but looking forward to the next year is a bit scary. Are you asking yourself, why? Let me explain. 2021 was plagued with food shortages. Container ships are stuck floating out in open water, waiting for months to unload…Food4 min read
