I am a technical writer and editor with a passion for life and a propensity to learn. I am seemingly attracted to all things adverse to me, and I have developed a small obsession with things that are cute and furry. As luck would have it, most animals seem to have an innate fear of me; I have been known to strike the fear of humans into an otherwise sensible hamster.
That being said, I am also an ex-teacher turned professional writer, artist, musician, and lover of dogs. I spill orange soda and miso soup into my keyboard, trip over pebbles in the road, and pet stray cats in strange countries.
I’ve spent the past five years searching for a picket fence of a different variety. As a young adult, my life was wildly exciting and unusually outrageous. But, over time, I began to realize that my ambition had changed focus and my aspirations were taking on the form of a humble repose. I suppose I was in search of a different kind of adventure—albeit the contradiction of adventure altogether—and I think I’ve finally found it.
Now, I live in an old farmhouse with five wild dogs, a killer cat, and one beautiful wife. It’s not what it used to be, but there’s certainly never a dull moment. And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. From catastrophe to mediocrity with no certainty: these are the adventures of my anti-mid-life-crisis…and the animals we’ve picked up along the way.
chasing kitties…ha..ha..that is a good one. Poor fluffies! Well, you gotta chase something in your life – either white picket fences or mediocrity. If you don’t chase and sit and wait, you will still die as that is the ultimate destination of ours. Might as well make a use out of yourself and things around you. Drums, scooters, cats, dogs, cigarettes…music silence…what a ride! Way to go girl!
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Haha…it definitely helps to have a little validation! Thanks for checking in and for the back up! When I catch the fluffies, I don’t hurt them…I’m like Elmira. I just kiss them and hug them and love them forever and ever…lol. And I really did crash the scooter. I have mad road rash scars. :)
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I love your scooter. It looks very unique.
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Lol thanks! I don’t own a scooter, I crashed one a few years ago and it was not a fun experience. So, now I just try to laugh about how clumsy I am:)
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I love your blog! Can’t wait to read more :)
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Thanks for reading! Your blog is awesome, too!
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Thank you for following my blog, look forward to catching up on yours.
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Thank you! You have a great blog!
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I like your blog, and there’s one thing I’m reminded of when I read your “about”.
Mediocrity is okay, as long as you’re good at it…)))
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Hahahahah that’s true! My mom once asked me “Why do you want to be mediocre?” Lol. And, it’s not that I wanted to be mediocre. I just wanted the things that other people sometimes take for granted. Now, I can appreciate what it means to live in a world that is peaceful and calm…but, still, mediocrity does seem to evade me:( thanks for commenting!
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Congratulations! You got married on my birthday!
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That’s awesome! I love October! And, I have the scales tattooed on ny arm because I love libras! :)
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That’s awesome! I’ve never seen a Libra tattoo. I have none, my grandma would roll in her grave:)
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Great to read your stuff. A cool voice for all of us who feel like we’re looking for a “picket fence of a different variety.”
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Thank you! That really means a lot to me. Life is so weird sometimes. You just have to laugh at it.
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