Splitting Ourselves

We often hear people say they like it when someone is the same person all the time, but for a long time I’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be the same way all the time. In my library career, there were times when I found myself being a public speaker whether it was toContinueContinue reading “Splitting Ourselves”

The Slowdown

Caregiving responsibilities are one of the major reasons I quit working for other people full-time. I needed to be able to go to family without applying for leave or notifying a boss. Yes, I know that it’s the responsible thing to do when you work for someone else. That should go without saying. I justContinueContinue reading “The Slowdown”

Explaining It

I get strange looks from people about my decision to become a freelance writer. Many people can’t imagine working for themselves or even setting their own schedule. They know the daily grind, and they are content living the daily grind. Let me say that I am not criticizing this decision because I used to liveContinueContinue reading “Explaining It”