A fun story idea! — I thought this sounded like a fun idea for a story! I was inspired by Lu Skerdoo. Here is her story: 10 things you don’t know about me Thank you to Gerald Washington for telling me about your story that you wrote before I met you on medium. Here is…medium.com 1. I play 4 different instruments. I took piano lessons for 6 years, starting at age 10. I taught myself to read music when I was 9 years old, and could already play a little…

They have removed another one of my designs — Guys, I couldn’t make this up if I tried. I just got another email from Redbubble stating that they have removed another one of my designs. The complaint was made by—are you ready for this? Albert Einstein. I kid you not.

This was the tipping point — Three days ago, I wrote about my unsuccessful journey in print on demand. Well—now things are worse, and I’m stunned. I believe this is a sign for me to close my Redbubble store. In shock Yesterday, I got an email from Redbubble notifying me they have removed one of my designs because…

A fun writing prompt — This picture came up in my search results for “question” and I absolutely love it! If you know, you know. Hint: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This is a fun writing prompt making the rounds. Julie KingGood challenged me to write one, so here we go! Here is her…

Yes, it was as bad as you thought. Now what? — Have you ever been through a traumatic experience and wanted desperately for someone to believe you? I got that validation in therapy today, and I’m not sure how to feel. Relieved? Guilty? Sad? Angry? Those feelings are all valid, and I think I feel each of them right now. Yes, it was as bad as you thought I…

Is it really worth it? — This is my second year selling print on demand merchandise on Redbubble. I thought I’d write about my experience for those interested in this side hustle. The gurus paint a pretty picture, but are they telling the truth? Read on to find out what they aren’t telling you. You need a LOT of designs As of…

Your worth and value are not based on what you do. — I’m tired. After the past two years, most of us are. Besides the pandemic, I had to manage my mother’s care for dementia. She died three months ago, and now I’m working to settle her estate. I should also mention that I have CPTSD, chronic pain, work freelance only, and…

I promise I’m not a grinch — Next week is Thanksgiving. I’ll be spending it alone. I’ll probably grab takeout and watch movies all day. You would think that someone from my family would reach out, since my mother died in late August. You’d be wrong. Despite exchanging phone numbers at the funeral, no one in my…