California knows how to party... Giphy.com; hiphopdx.com/ I've always wanted to go to California. I even had an uncle who lived in LA so I thought for sure I had an easy in to visit the Golden State. But those days never came. And as I grew into my adult life, I spent most of… Continue reading California Dreamin
Tag: Inspiration
That One Time A Show About Dead People Helped Me Find A Way Toward Inner Peace and Get My Groove Back
*I dedicate this post to the memory and the legacy of my dad, Robert Barnett, Jr. who taught me the value of a good laugh. I think he might've liked this one* Warning this is a long one, so get your water or tea or whatever you are sipping on these days and enjoy… February… Continue reading That One Time A Show About Dead People Helped Me Find A Way Toward Inner Peace and Get My Groove Back
Finding Peace in the Pandemic
Post featured on Scary Mommy! Welcome to 2020. This year was full of so much promise as most new years are. A beginning of a new decade. The time for new promises to ourselves and our loved ones. We were all going to do better, be better this year. And as with most of… Continue reading Finding Peace in the Pandemic
We are the Hands and Feet: The MilSpouse and Job Hunting Blues
Milspousing (military spouse-ing) ain't easy. And while we might have been excited about joining this lifestyle, it's unfair to say that we knew what was coming down the pike. We. Did. Not. Now, I wrote a blurb about the challenges military spouses face. But today, I want to specifically discuss how gosh dern difficult it… Continue reading We are the Hands and Feet: The MilSpouse and Job Hunting Blues
Your Feelings are Valid
You are a parent. Your everyday chaos is a constant reminder of your status. You are a parent. Full stop. And suddenly now, you exist to serve others, namely the little hellions running around destroying everything. And for this you should still be grateful because after all, not all are as blessed as you. Your… Continue reading Your Feelings are Valid
We All Need a Little Reckless
Well, it's official. I don't have enough fun. Can I say I'm surprised? Not really, no. But is it all my fault? Well, possibly. You see, as a mom with three kids diagnosed with special needs and as a wife to an active duty service member, my life stays busy. My brain is constantly going… Continue reading We All Need a Little Reckless
What Did I Do Wrong? A Reminder in the Struggle
No one likes to be disappointed, especially when you've worked so hard and wanted something for so long. We are taught as children that anyone can be or do whatever he or she wants to do, as long as he or she works hard for it. And this is still very true. Most people who… Continue reading What Did I Do Wrong? A Reminder in the Struggle
When You Lose Your Inspiration: A Writing Journey
On November 1, I set out to begin what I'd been promising myself I'd do before the year was over. At the birth of a new year, I made the resolution that I was going to start my first novel before 2018 was through, even if it meant just writing a sentence or two to… Continue reading When You Lose Your Inspiration: A Writing Journey
The Writing Journey: Writing From a Place That Hurts
"When you write naked, you're doing this each time, allowing the reader a glimpse of yourself. Not everyone is going to like who you are... Strip to your bare skin and write your book in the glorious, raw mess just as nature intended." Jennifer Probst, Write Naked, a bestseller's guide to writing romance and navigating… Continue reading The Writing Journey: Writing From a Place That Hurts
The Write Path
*title taken from a chapter in Jennifer Probst's Write Naked. I am not the traditional writer, you see. I didn't start writing as a kid and keep myself hauled up in my room reading and writing all day and nights, choosing to swap high school parties for nights in the house by myself. I didn't… Continue reading The Write Path
Outnumbered 