• Winter Trees
    Thoughts

    Recovering from Burnout

    A little more than three years ago, I started to suffer from burnout. Unfortunately, I didn't fully recognize it and probably felt a bit too proud and invincible to try and prevent it. As a Gen Xer, my first instinct…

  • Disrupted Habits a truck in the woods
    Thoughts

    Disrupted Habits

    In general, habits make up who we are and what we do. They are shortcuts that allow us to function without overwhelming our brains. They make up our personalities and influence our view of the world because they become ingrained…

  • Moon Setting
    Thoughts

    Moon set

    This morning I actually slept in a bit. Normally, I am up by 0430 or 0500 for work, but today it was 0630 when I ventured out and I am glad I did. Taking a peak outside revealed a gorgeous…

  • Current Weight
    Thoughts

    Weight Loss, where I am today

    Weight loss is one of the hardest things to deal with and just about everyone considers trying to lose weight at some point in their life. For many, it is a struggle they live with every day of their life.…

  • Procedural Drama
    Thoughts

    Procedural Drama

    I grew up with Law & Order, CSI, NCIS, and dozens of other shows filling my evenings. I tended toward the more investigative programs, but I watched plenty of the shows that just showed the "good guy" beating up the…

  • Audiobook headphones
    Thoughts,  writing

    Audiobooks

    Admittedly, I am a little late to the audiobook scene. Unfortunately, none of my 6 novels currently have an audiobook version. In fact, until recently, I had not listened to any "books on tape" (to use the name they had…