Posts in Personal Musings

Bad Decisions, Social Justice, and the ConCarolinas Kerfluffle

Why my attendance at ConCarolinas is more important than my absence.

Dear People Without Kids…

You know, it truly amazes me the things I hear while out in the wild. Humanity never ceases to astound me with its unintentional ignorance,[…]

Rethinking the Thinking

So I tried to mothball this thing awhile back and if we’re perfectly honest, it didn’t work. I have too many thinks and logging into[…]

The End of an Era

Hey, y’all… So you know how sometimes people hit a wall? I’ve done that. For the last six years, I’ve been moonlighting as two different[…]

Here’s to a New Year 1/4 Done.

I don’t make resolutions. It’s a personal thing. I know me well enough to know that resolutions only put undue pressure on me; to make[…]

The King is Dead. Long Live the King

At 3:30 this morning, I dared to go on the internet for the first time in a week, and I cried. I cried for the[…]

Angie’s Story

No woman should live in fear. No woman should be subjected to unnecessary torture, be it from a parent, sibling, spouse, or even a stranger.[…]

When Does This Party Start Already? (or, Hooray, I’m Not Pregnant Anymore!)

It’s 4:00 AM on Halloween, and the husband and I have already started the party. We’re in our costumes…have been for nearly 48 hours now.[…]

Witer's Block

A Writer Without Words

There comes a point in every writer’s life when he or she has that moment. You know what I’m talking about…that second of sheer terror[…]

Learning to Be Still

It’s late, I know. I’m usually in bed by now, but tonight seems to be one of those nights where sleep eludes me, even when[…]

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