A Trauma Survivor’s Perspective on Forced Face Coverings
There are certain things in my past that I would prefer never to talk or write about. The strange thing is that victims of abuse carry very deep shame about...
Keeping Your Back Happy
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A couple years ago I was picking up a bag of coal and discovered just why all of the folks with disc problems seemed to be in so much pain...
In Defense of Naps
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I remember when one of my kiddos was a toddler and declared very loudly, “I no want nap!” In my sleep-deprived state the only reply I could come up with...
Using Video Classes to Practice Taking Good Notes
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Note-taking is an important skill in life. Certainly, for students who go on to traditional college classes, their note-taking skills will be put to use! Even students who don’t pursue...
Bigelow Earl Grey Tea
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My mom used to say that I started drinking Earl Grey tea just because Captain Picard from Star Trek did. As a teen, I’d firmly deny that was the case...
Use the China
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I have a beautiful set of china. It belonged to my great-grandmother, and I adore it as much for the family history attached to it as I do for the...
Making Time to Write
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Between homeschooling, working from home, and regular life stuff, fitting in time for writing is definitely a challenge. Given how many times I’ve seen other writers ask for advice on...
Knitted Lace Doily
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My mom used to crochet the most beautiful lace doilies and tablecloths! I love the pieces I have that she made, but crochet with a tiny hook and thread isn’t...
Confessions of a Reformed Breakfast-Skipper
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If I had a nickel for every time Mom told me that I should eat breakfast, then I’d have a whole lot of nickels! From the time I was a...
Setting Office Hours
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The great thing about working from home is that you can work flexible hours. The down side to this is that it’s even harder to clock out when your office...