My TMMO friend who writes Debt Free Revolution just became debt-free this week. (I’m so proud of you, Ana!) She is a shining example of how hard work and gazelle intensity can pay off. Ana delivered pizzas, sold stuff, and stayed in school all at the same time. She even has what’s known as a reluctant spouse (a spouse [...]
It sounds silly, but sometimes I feel like I’m walking through my own personal movie–complete with the soundtrack from my iPod. Songs like “Second Chance” by .38 Special, “Faithfully” by Journey, and “Once in a Lifetime” by Keith Urban reign supreme in my movie. I love a good love song, and I’m particularly fond of [...]
Last night, I finished reading Michelle Marcos’s debut novel, When a Lady Misbehaves. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the rest of the novels in her “Pleasure Emporium” series. In the book, the Pleasure Emporium is a bordello where the main character in When a Lady Misbehaves worked as a scullery maid. Interesting concept.
I’m [...]
With a little music from Journey and .38 Special (yes, I’m a fan of ’80s power ballads), I’ve rediscovered some writing inspiration this evening (thus the 2:00 AM posting). I’m rather excited since I’m beginning to feel my way through a particular scene in my novel, A Stolen Lady. I think I’ve mentioned this in [...]
I should be doing something right now. Laundry is waiting, my floors are dirty, the furniture is begging to be dusted, and here I sit–blogging. I don’t seem to have much motivation for housework these days. I think it’s because in the back of my mind, I know we’re moving soon, so what’s the point? [...]
