Category Archives: aspirations

The Magical Kathryn Thompson of My Dreams

Posted on October 23, 2012 by The Daring One

What Would Jesus Do? You see it on bracelets and bumper stickers, in books and on the radio. This is a question I ask myself a lot. But, sometimes it’s hard to wrap my head around the answer. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Rejection Letters

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Daring One

I’ve been thinking a lot about rejection lately. I’ve been shopping my novel around to agents and they’ve been telling me, “No thank you.” I expected to be rejected repeatedly before finding someone who wanted to represent me but it … Continue reading →

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Blueberries for Wanda

Posted on September 6, 2011 by The Daring One

The school year started and my two oldest are both gone all day. I wasn’t happy to see them go. I felt sort of mad, like the school was kidnapping them or something. And then suddenly we had the house … Continue reading →

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Dream Crusher

Posted on March 16, 2011 by The Daring One

I shot down every aspect of the plan, only to find her shooting back an answer for how my objection could be overcome.  In the end I had to refer to city code and tell her I didn’t think a … Continue reading →

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Calling All Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Posted on February 20, 2011 by The Daring One

They’ll train us!!!??? This awesome sign appeared yesterday at a major intersection just outside of town. I saw the guy placing it there. I’d say mid-twenties, shortish, dark hair, possibly hispanic. I wasn’t paying too much attention to him. Then … Continue reading →

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Working from Home

Posted on February 10, 2011 by The Daring One

I’ve been home with my kids from the time Laylee was born eight years ago. For the most part I’ve loved it. As with any occupation, it has its rough moments, but overall I couldn’t have asked for a better … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, Blogging, domesticality, parenting, work, writing | 12 Comments