Written by Debbie Panell
They say some ‘days’ are “like that”. For me, it’s been a whole week of “like that”.
Let’s start with the invasion of the ants. Overnight, from out of nowhere, come millions of tiny sugar ants. They cover everything. I’m thoroughly grossed out by these dreadful creatures and fight them with all my might. I buy raid, ant baits, traps, and boric powder. Then Wednesday- a friend tells me the secret of baby powder. Within HOURS the ants were gone! Before I had gotten rid of the sugar ants though- the one year old had decided to lick them from the kitchen floor. Yes, you read correctly. The sad part in that scene is that I was more concerned over him licking the dirty floor than actually ingesting ants. I figured the germs were more likely to cause harm and if nothing else, the ants were the day’s source of protein. Hey, I have my priorities. The next day, still breathing after eating the ants and licking the floor, the child decides to take my computer mouse and hide it. This could have happened on a better day. I was in the middle of a large project that was, of course, due that day! Two hours later I find the missing mouse. Where was it? Snuggled in a pile of stuffed animals in his sister’s room. Of course! I should have looked there first! Silly me… |
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Written by Debbie Panell
The Blog. If you don’t at least know what one is, you must not spend much time online! It seems everyone – and every company – has a blog. But if you haven’t already started one, is it for you? I’m a writer. Always have been, always will be. Even if I win the lottery, I’ll still be a writer. Granted, a different kind of writer – but a writer nonetheless. But my blog has nothing to do with writing. It has to do with whatever is on my mind at that moment in time. A “diary” of sorts, if you will. But many people are finding way to make money by blogging. Before you decide to start blogging, whether for personal use or as part of a business plan) there are some things you need to consider first. |
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Written by Moniece Robinson
I’ve always felt like a work in progress. Unfortunately, I was plagued with the “Treadmill Syndrome.” I employed this term each time I felt as if I was working hard, toward my goals only to look up and realize that I was in same place that I started. I was frustrated and I wanted to “get off the treadmill.” I used this analogy constantly for years and it is quite ironic that running became the remedy.
I started running because I was bored. Every weekday, I worked, came home and plopped on the couch in front of the tube until bedtime. Every weekend, I did for everyone else, but never for myself; little did I know that I would start an improved relationship with life by becoming a runner. It all started with a one mile Dog Jog to benefit a local animal shelter. I wanted to get out of the house and do something different. Itt was a bonus that I could take my dog along. Having never done anything like this before, I was anxious to get started, and once we began to run - very eager to reach the finish. Afterwards, both my dog and I were exhausted. Looking back, we started way too fast and both of us panted for the rest of the afternoon. |
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