We Don’t Whistle While We Work—We Drink Caffeine

It feels good to be back writing blog posts. Want to know what I’ve been up to for a month? Hint: It wasn’t a vacation—that would have been nice. Check out today’s post, “We Don’t Whistle While We Work—We Drink Caffeine,” on MGSpear.com.

Drama in the Garage: How the New Year Started

Mowing the lawn in the dead of winter? Tackling a giant pile of stuff in the garage but then one of you suddenly becomes allergic to work? And it all goes down on New Year’s? Check out “Drama in the Garage: How the New Year Started,” on MGSpear.com.

2022: Where am I going?

Looking back on 2021 is a fun way to reminisce, but a better strategy would be to see what worked for you and build on those for 2022. And if nothing did, make new goals to work on. The great thing about a new year is they always feel like a chance to get a fresh start, a time to do better, a time to ask yourself, “Is this where I want to be?” Check out my post on this topic, “2022: Where am I going?” on MGSpear.com.

Post-Christmas: And the Cat Ate Everything

While my Christmas holidays were merry and bright, my cat Elsa’s was apparently filled with the Spirit of Feasting. When we left, she was 11 pounds; when we came back she was 14. Read all about it in today’s post, “Post-Christmas: And the Cat Ate Everything,” on MGSpear.com.

Holiday Shenanigans for Christmas 2021

Christmas is my husband’s favorite holiday, and to prove it’s the best…well, I guess you’ll just have to read today’s post to see what shenanigans he dragged me into this time. I can tell you it’s funny, and it did brighten my day even though I didn’t appreciate it at first. Read about it here, “Holiday Shenanigans for Christmas 2021,” on MGSpear.com.

Work ethic on steroids: Would you like to go shopping?

This last week my work ethic hit overdrive: I revamped my store and learned video editing. What do I sell in my store, you ask? Winged cats and quotes! Pretty random right? Well, if you’re looking to stand out with your gifts this holiday season, you definitely will with my merchandise. Check out my post for the link and what else I work on in “Work ethic on steroids: Would you like to go shopping?” on MGSpear.com.

Washed Up Speakers and Thanksgiving

Doubt kills a lot of dreams, especially when you feel like you don’t have anything left to give anymore like you’re all washed up. This post is about second chances, like the decades-old speakers my husband and I pulled out of storage and put back to work. You never know when your skillset will be needed, or when the new skills you learn along the way will lead you to a second chance. Read more about it on “Washed Up Speakers and Thanksgiving,” on MGSpear.com.

Writing and Stress: What’s coming down the pipeline

What are you up to these days? Lately work has been barking at my heels with this semester entering into the final months and prep work for spring classes underway, but with that added stress comes my favorite stress reliever: writing. Check out today’s post to see how I’m coping with classes and what’s coming down the pipeline for this writer chick. Be in the know for stuff that might make you go whoa!

New Book Release: Creature Cat Tales

Looking for that purrfectly spooky book for your kid this Halloween season? Check Creature Cat Tales, a fangtastic collection of Life Lesson Poetry, where Bat-Cat, Zombie-Cat, and their friends learn morals and lessons about life that help them grew to be better creatures. Read today’s post, “New Book Release: Creature Cat Tales,” to get the full scoop, on MGSpear.com.

Spooky Season 2021 Has Arrived

Don’t you just love October? This is my favorite time of the year, mostly because of my favorite upcoming holiday, Halloween. The ferocious Texas heat goes away, pumpkins come out to play, and skeleton flamingoes dance in yards. Let’s celebrate together. Check out today’s post, “Spooky Season 2021 Has Arrived”, on MGSpear.com.