It’s the beginning of the year, and in my day job, I answer questions about 401ks, pensions, health savings accounts, and health and insurance benefits. So needless to say, I’m…
Read more(advent) Sunday, December 10
Sunday, December 10 Molly? Are you busy? Schrodinger stuck his head through the door to the kitchen, his ears cocked at an inquisitive angle. “Not at the moment,” Molly replied,…
Read more(personal/writing/advent) 2018 – my first full year alone
I swear this year is going to be better. I won’t let it be the same way it was last year. I won’t. But things are going to have…
Read more(advent) December 9
Saturday, December 9 “They ran from SANTA?” Lily said, shaking her head. “I mean, it’s fantastic. Who is scared of Santa Claus?” Someone who’s been really naughty, maybe? Aurora said,…
Read more(advent) December 8
Friday, December 8 The parking lot at Daughter of Stars Middle School was full of cars, sleighs, snowmobiles, and carts. Molly maneuvered the Jeep through the chaos of people…
Read more(personal/writing) Why I’m saying goodbye to Patreon
I deleted my Patreon page tonight. I did it because with the new fee structure, and the changes going on in my life currently, I didn’t feel it was…
Read more(advent) December 7
Thursday, December 7 Normally at 1 pm, all four children would have been in school, but instead, they were at CrossWinds Books, waiting impatiently for their ride to the…
Read more(advent) December 6
Wednesday, December 6 The first scent that hit them when they opened the door to the bookstore was cookies. Sweet, buttery deliciousness that welcomed all the children in, beckoning…
Read more(advent) December 5
Tuesday, December 5 “Too bad Molly and Drew didn’t want to come for pizza,” Lily said, picking up another piece from the tray in the middle of the table. “They’re…
Read more(advent) December 4
Monday, December 4 Schrodinger had decided not to mention the conversation he’d had with Pavel to Molly or Drew. The Christmas season was a busy time for them, and there…
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