The term “quiet quitting” has become one of the new buzzwords coming out of corporate America lately. What is “quiet quitting?” According to LinkedIn News, “quiet quitting” is doing the job your employer hired you for, nothing more. No extra projects, hours past working hours, no interruption of family life. In short, no going above … Continue reading What Is “Quiet Quitting”?
I wrote this snippet of Lyryk’s story before I knew about Lyryk meeting the weather witch, so I had to make a minor adjustment to this bit. Once more, I wrote this in response to a writing prompt. Lost “I think we’re lost, buddy,” Lyryk said, looking down at the dog by her side. Biscuit’s … Continue reading Lost In A Storm
“Nobody should get fired because of who they are, or who they love.” ~Gretchen Whitmer American lawyer and politician Gretchen Whitmer was born on this day in 1971.
“You can make yourself happy or miserable—it’s the same amount of effort.” ~Ray Bradbury American author and screenwriter Ray Bradbury was born on this day in 1920.
We are SO close to having our permit I could spit. We found out Friday morning, the day the final engineering note was turned over to the building department, that the engineer approving our paperwork works four 10-hour days. Monday through Thursday. Isn’t that just freaking special? 🙄 One thing we did manage to get … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 99
“You can’t juggle it all 100 percent. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to do everything.” ~Connie Chung American journalist Connie Chung was born on this day in 1946.
“Change, like healing, takes time.” ~Veronica Roth American novelist and short story writer Veronica Roth was born on this day in 1988.
Riding the Black Hills is the highlight of our summer. Not only do we play in someone else’s backyard, but we also visit with friends who have become extended family. Every year, we take time to catch up and ooh and aah about how big the kids have gotten (looking at you, young Mr. A. … Continue reading A Week of Wind Therapy
Lyryk is one of those fun characters I’m not sure what to do with. She started life as a backup character for our campaign, so I began writing her backstory to get to know her. Most of these stories started as writing prompts I was able to use to flesh out the character. That day’s … Continue reading Signs Of False Spring
“When fate is got it in for you, there is no limit to what you may have to put up with.” ~Georgette Heyer English novelist and short-story writer Georgette Heyer was born on this day in 1902.
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