Feb 10Member-onlyLies Romance Scammers Tell to Steal Your Heart and Your Money“Conner was in a car accident, and he’s in jail!” Mom’s voice trembled and tears welled in her eyes. She told me her grandson called. “He was crying. He said an ambulance took him to the hospital, and then the police took him to jail. Here,” she demanded, handing me…Scams To Avoid3 min readScams To Avoid3 min read
Jan 12Member-onlyLittle Twittles Might Make Your Day BrighterSometimes you need to take a break from your daily routine — Minor changes can make a major difference. Something simple as writing a twittle can help awaken a part of your brain. If you’re in a fog, it might make your day brighter. At least, that’s how it worked for me. What’s a twittle? It’s a 100-character, four-line poem that kinda rhymes. …Twittle2 min readTwittle2 min read
Dec 22, 2022Member-onlyThe Attitude I’ll Take into the New Year to Get More of What I WantThe man driving the car next to me acted like a maniac. He didn’t appear to need help. But something was wrong. He rapidly turned his hand, as if trying to convince me to let down my window. No way. I wasn’t interested. Back in the day, while driving down…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Sep 25, 2022Member-onlyWhile We Slept, Someone Tried to Get into Our HouseHe stole our food — If he wanted something to eat, he could’ve asked for food at a decent hour. But no, he tried to get inside without an invitation. I read an article about how some burglars sneak into houses while the residents sleep. The burglars attach an object to your lock, such as…Home4 min readHome4 min read
Aug 2, 2022Member-onlyHow Old Is Too Old to Wear a Bikini?3 incredible examples of why it’s time to let go of aging stereotypes — If you want to wear a bikini at your age — do it. Even if others disagree with your choice of swimwear, who cares? Make yourself happy. You’re not too old to wear a bikini. It’s time to change the antiquated thinking of what getting older looks like. …Aging Well3 min readAging Well3 min read
Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyI have to Stop Feeling Defeated, Blocked, and Stupid When I Sit Down to WriteEven if it means sharing what’s in my heart — More often than I want to admit, I sit down to write, but my fingers freeze at the keyboard — like now. I usually walk away disappointed, discouraged, and feeling blocked. But I have to stop pouring my strongest emotions into my problems. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
May 15, 2022Member-onlyFood Manufacturers Creating Foods That Might Make You Lose Your AppetiteBut that’s not what they’re attempting to do — Food and beverage companies are busy dreaming up concoctions to excite your taste buds. When actually, the creations might make you lose your appetite. They hope the infusion of unexpected ingredients into ice cream, wine, and breakfast cereal will cause you to lick your lips and buy them all. How…Food4 min readFood4 min read
May 12, 2022Member-onlyHow Would You Like to Drink Wine and Get Paid $120,000?What if the job also paid your rent for a year? — Some jobs seem like a whole lot of fun. If you’re looking for a career change and believe the best moments in life include wine, this could be your dream job. I informed you about a taco-eating gig for content writers a few weeks ago. …Business2 min readBusiness2 min read
Published in Thank You Notes·Apr 29, 2022Member-onlyHow You Can Make the World a Happier Place TodaySometimes you make a huge difference without realizing it — At a cousin’s funeral several years ago, a relative asked why I wasn’t smiling. I’m usually up for a good laugh, but not that day. She said it was her first time seeing me without a smile. The service troubled me — which is the same way I’ve felt for…Thank You Notes3 min readThank You Notes3 min read
Apr 24, 2022Member-onlyDo You Know a Content Creator who Likes Tacos, Travel, and Getting Paid?This might be your perfect gig — If you have adventurous taco taste buds and you want to travel across Texas, grab your cowboy boots. Hold on to your hat. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. Imagine driving city-to-city across the Lone Star state this summer. You work for a company that pays for your food…Content Creation3 min readContent Creation3 min read
