Taxes.

My time to slice tonight was taken up by Turbo Tax. Now I'm frustrated and annoyed. I'm frustrated that I have to spend $100 to pay for Turbo Tax to help me file my taxes, and annoyed that this process is so complicated. Sigh.

Bathroom Update

A risky bathroom paint job pays off.

Bad Luck

Who gets two illnesses in one week? Elementary teachers, I guess.

A Spring Surprise: Information Edition

I'm experimenting with writing the same slice of life story in different genres. Here's what I've done so far: Narrative Fantasy Today, I'll rewrite it as an informational text. As I walked downstairs of my new home yesterday, I saw a surprise. Purple blooms on the Magnolia tree in my backyard! I live in Missouri,…

A Spring Surprise: Fantasy Edition

One of my recent slices was a narrative about finding bright purple buds on a tree in my backyard. I'm feeling rather lackluster about the SOLSC this year, and I'm looking for motivation. I had an idea to try and rewrite one slice in different genres. So here goes... Leave It Alone To Let It…

A Spring Surprise

My new house offers a surprise.

A Pre-Wedding Sleepover

Today, I'm trying a series of six-word sentences to share my Slice, inspired by Lainie Levin in another post. Tomorrow, my friend will be married. A mattress on the floor, nostalgia. Rom coms, popcorn, a snuggly pup. Laughter, stories, and no nervous talk. This night's memory just as precious.

Crafting a Poem About My Evening

I jotted down some sensory details here: I’m cooking a hello fresh meal. Fragrant smells waft out the oven: paprika and chili powder. Crisping crust. Its chicken breasts covered in sour cream with panko breadcrumbs and seasoning. My taste buds sizzle as I sample the chicken coating. Peaceful classical music is playing from the TV.…

Pet Birds: Wisdom in Wrinkles #1

My first "Wisdom in Wrinkles" post: chronicles of my conversations with Granny.

CCIRA Top Five

My top five from the CCIRA conference.