2024: Taking Care of Business/Living the Dream
Yes, I have now been officially retired from Corporate America for two years. But I started my own business (publishing company) and have been focused on getting that up and running, starting with the books I had once published with Loose Id, LLC. They gave me the rights back when they closed their doors. “All” […]
Joyful: Color & Light Revisited
I recently read a “self-improvement” book that made a lot of sense to me. This doesn’t happen often. I find many “self-help” type books to be not only repetitious, but also written by men who have wives and staffs. I keep threatening to write my own tell-all and titling it Working at the Bottom of […]
My Sense of Scents
I was lucky that COVID didn’t mess with my nose. Or tastebuds. But one thing I’ve noticed over the past several years is that there are scents I cannot smell–even pre-COVID. Peonies are a great example. I love peonies. After we bought our house one late February (still winter in upstate NY), exploring the grounds […]
A Mixed Bag: 2022 Recap
I retired from my Day Job at the end of 2021, with an eye toward becoming a full-time indy author. Making my life-long dream come true was an exciting move for me. I had so many plans! I completely redid my office–except for the hardwood floors. Before (late 1980s Metropolitan Home chic): After (including new […]