Category: Musings

28 Months Later: An Operation No Social Media Update

Last year around this time, I gave a 16 months later update on my Operation No Social Media project. Over the past 12 months, I’ve once again struggled with my internal “to use social media or not to use social media, that is the question” conflict. The other day I had an email exchange with… Continue reading 28 Months Later: An Operation No Social Media Update

The Two Soul-Defining Revelations I Made About Myself in 2022

You’d think that at 52, I’d have a pretty good idea of who I am by now. Which, to a large extent, I do. However, there’s something satisfying about getting confirmation of things I suspected about myself all along. But a couple of revelations this year are ones I wish I’d made much earlier in… Continue reading The Two Soul-Defining Revelations I Made About Myself in 2022

Mass Shootings Prove Republicans Are Insane Abortionists

I guess labeling all Republicans insane, hypocritical (because let’s not forget that one too) abortionists is generalizing it. Gun rights advocates are insane abortionists. But let’s face it. That’s predominantly the Republican party, and most of their platforms are hypocritical so if the shoes fits… “Wait, what? Republicans oppose abortion, Courtney,” you may be saying.… Continue reading Mass Shootings Prove Republicans Are Insane Abortionists

Will I be able to stop myself from becoming a hoarder?

One of my mini-messes that was shifted from my office to our front rooms during a re-paint.

I’ve always been a bit messy. Like when I was a teenager, I definitely had one of those rooms that would give any neatnik heart palpitations. I don’t remember leaving my clothes on the floor, but when I look back at pictures I see they are. Which would make sense. I don’t remember having a… Continue reading Will I be able to stop myself from becoming a hoarder?