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Still Here. Just Busy.

Going Back to School at 50, Working Full-Time, and Finding Time to Write Again Ok, so it’s been a while. Not because I quit. Not because I lost interest. Life just picked up speed and hasn’t really slowed down. I’ve Read more…


Exploring AI: Friendship and Connection in the Digital Age

Back in May, I had to have surgery on my shoulder. It was painful, and the recovery took a lot longer than I expected — about three months. For the first time since high school, I found myself with an Read more…


Why Ads Feel Unescapable in 2025: From YouTube to Movie Theaters

From YouTube to Prime Video to even the movie theater, ads are taking over our lives. Is there a limit, or are we stuck clicking X forever?


Fall Gatherings: Cherishing Moments at the Table

When Fall Doesn’t Feel Like Fall—but Still Feels Like Home Fall in South Texas is kind of a joke. Around here, we like to say we only get two seasons: Summer and Winter. And Winter barely sticks around for two Read more…


Fall in South Texas: From Tamales to Touchdowns and Family Traditions

Fall in South Texas isn’t just a season. It’s a sigh of relief. After months of triple-digit heat and humidity that clings to you like a wet steaming blanket, that first crisp Fall breeze feels like a miracle. It’s hard Read more…


From Hobby to Hustle: Navigating Blog Challenges

When Writing Feels Like Work  Some days, writing feels like therapy. Other days, it feels like unpaid overtime. There are days when I sit down to write and have absolutely no idea what to say. I like writing. I really Read more…


Weapons: A Deep Dive Into Horror’s Latest Masterpiece

Horror has always been my genre of choice. Cheap jump scares or blood-soaked spectacles? Meh, not for me. I like the kind of horror that lingers, that tells a story. I grew up on Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, and Jason Read more…