Halushki: A Budget-Friendly Comfort Food That Warms the Soul
There’s something magical about a dish that brings together warmth, nostalgia, and simplicity in a single bite. For me, that dish is Halushki—a humble combination of cabbage, onions, noodles, and butter. It’s more than just food; it’s a hug on a plate, a recipe steeped in tradition and love.
5 Powerful Reasons Gratitude is the Ultimate Superpower
If I could have any superpower, it wouldn’t be invisibility anymore. Life-changing moments—like a toddler’s gratitude and a rooftop view of my hometown—showed me the beauty of being fully seen.
Homemade Cranberry Chutney
Cranberry chutney has become one of my favorite things to make—and to share. If you’ve visited the Lenoir County Farmer’s Market between October and December, you might have already spotted (and hopefully sampled) my jars of cranberry chutney. It’s one of my best sellers, and for good reason: people love it! Honestly, they just need one taste to realize how versatile and delicious it is.
Happiness is a struggle
Mental illness has a way of warping even the mundane into something darkly comedic.I have spent my entire life planning to survive. That’s it, to survive. At first, I survived on instinct, then anger, and finally out of spite. When stress is a comfort zone and anxiety is a security blanket, normalcy becomes subjective. Apparently, […]
America’s Worst Soap Opera
Aristotle convinced our entire species of the belief that money isn’t the root of happiness.He then convinced us the key to happiness is living a virtuous life and fulfilling one’s purpose.
3 reasons people hate politics
People hate politics. Everything I needed to know about the political climate in America, I learned on my recent trip to El Paso.
Have We Forgotten 9/11’s Devastation and Our Promise to Never Forget?
As I scrolled through Facebook, the vows to “Never Forget” memes that are ever-present in the month of September fill my feed.
Best Writing Advice: Ignore Everything! How Bad Advice Can Ruin Your Work
In the digital age, writing advice is never more than a click away. But what if some of this well-intentioned advice is holding you back?
Lost in translation
Life in my forties is a weird time and left me lost in translation. I’m too young to be old, but way too old to be young.
The Oxford Comma: Love it or hate it?
The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, has been a topic of debate among writers, editors, and grammarians for years. It’s the comma placed before the final “and” or “or” in a list of three or more items (e.g., “apples, oranges, and bananas”). Some argue that it’s essential for clarity, while others believe it can be redundant. In this blog, we’ll explore the pros and cons of using the Oxford comma, when it should be used, and when it might be best to leave it out.