The quiet firing began three years before I was laid off from my career. Let me start from the beginning—the beginning of the end. Once upon a time, I worked for a small, international semiconductor company that designed computer storage and the associated software to make it work. Through the years, the company earned quite … Continue reading Quiet Firing Happens
I wrote this piece during the winter when I could call on the weather experience of the day. Writing about the bone-numbing cold is challenging when it’s pushing triple-digit temps outside. I found editing this piece in the heat interesting because it took me back to those much cooler days, making me feel the ambient … Continue reading Braving the Blizzard
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” ~Mary Shelley English novelist Mary Shelley was born on this day in 1797.
“As long as you live, it is never too late to make amends. Take my advice, child. Don’t waste your precious life with regrets and sorrow. Find a way to make right what was wrong, and then move on.” ~Karen Hesse American author Karen Hesse was born on this day in 1952.
Another week and we’re still stuck in Permit Approval Hell. We seem caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute between the county and our builder. Isn’t that special? 🙄 Despite the continuing delays, we made it up to the property this week to clear weeds and try to pull more nails and other tire … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 100
“Dreams are the expression of the unconscious while we are asleep.” ~Nancy Friday American author Nancy Friday was born on this day in 1933.
“There is a vast difference between positive thinking and existential courage.” ~Barbara Ehrenreich American author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich was born on this day in 1941.
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.
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