I know Poolie has less than stellar things to say about the extreme coupon element, and I agree that the television show devolves into what would be a joke if it didn’t come at the expense of the families. The fact is that for some people, extreme couponing may be the difference between surviving or…
Because Reasons
When there are no reasons left why you cannot live the life that you want to live, that’s when your life will change. That’s kind of a circular statement, but it’s also true. I’ve wanted to do things for years, but there has always been something in my way. I had kids. I was ill….
It’ll Get You Kilted
Sometimes I’m reminded of the good things about my job. Just when I’d thrown up my hands and become comfy with the idea of being flat broke in a few weeks, the powers that be did a radical shift, one that (so far anyway) seems to be working in my favor. I’m still expecting (and hoping…
Partner in Crime
I tend to write rarely these days, both in this blog and in the context of my books. I want to write, but my body and heart aren’t in it. One of the reasons for the shift in attitude is the loss of a long-distance friend, one whose brilliance and meticulous attention to detail was…
Duck and Goose
I started typing “duck and cover”, in light of the way I’ve felt this week, though I guess that would mean I’m bombed. Well, bombarded, if that counts. I volunteered for an earlier shift at work, since my body decided to wake at 3:30, with or without me. Mistake. Big, big mistake. Luckily it’s only…