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Reflections on 2025…Just a Little Later Than Intended

It’s snowing in the South. We don’t do snow well here so I’m inside trying to stay warm and mentally ignoring the weather. We aren’t on speaking terms right now. I said this to someone yesterday in my most dramatic voice, and it made them laugh. In turn, their laugh made me laugh so humorContinueContinue reading “Reflections on 2025…Just a Little Later Than Intended”

Writing Takes Longer Than You Think

One of my favorite content creators is Dana K. White who writes the blog A Slob Comes Clean. If you have clutter issues, she is a kindred soul, and she helped me break through my mental block about getting rid of clutter. She also pointed out something in her book long before I ever heardContinueContinue reading “Writing Takes Longer Than You Think”

Research Skills 101: Reality versus Perception

Recently, I had a conversation with someone, and I came away puzzled. She made a few politically motivated remarks, and I’m certain that my face expressed my confusion as I have no poker face whatsoever. My confusion stemmed from the fact that she was absolutely convinced of the accuracy of her statements. However, during theContinueContinue reading “Research Skills 101: Reality versus Perception”

Research Skills 101: Where Do You Get Your News?

Have you ever thought about where you get most of your news? Are you watching local or national news programs? Do you watch major news networks? Do you read local, state, or national newspapers? Are you skimming headlines that pop up in your social media feeds? Do you read business, political, or technology magazines toContinueContinue reading “Research Skills 101: Where Do You Get Your News?”

Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human

While I have left my library career behind, I can honestly say my time in the field made me a better person and writer. There are many things about libraries people don’t understand, and I can attest to this fact because of how many times people have said, “I didn’t know that” when I haveContinueContinue reading “Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human”