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The Under-Qualified But Overly Opinionated Weirdo’s Guide To Finding Happiness When Life’s Lemons Bury You: Chapter 2
I could just be rambling and making no sense at all…. I always wonder when about this sort of thing when I write. Please understand that this is the very first draft and completely unedited. Chapter 2 The Book is Always Better Than The Movie Ever wonder why, with very few exceptions, the book is always better than the movie? The easiest explanation is that you’re comparing apples to oranges. Books are written to be read and enjoyed as a reading experience, and that’s hard to transfer to a different medium. Imagine taking a painting and trying to turn it into a sculpture (or vice versa). Now, it might turn…
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The Under-Qualified But Overly Opinionated Weirdo’s Guide To Finding Happiness When Life’s Lemons Bury You: Chapter 1
I know you all were just waiting for me to start another book before my others are finished, but here we go anyway…. I don’t know much, but there are a few things I’ve learned so far. Please understand that this is the very first draft and completely unedited. Chapter 1 Diagnosing Your Problems Life isn’t exactly like a box of chocolates. Sure, you never know what you’re gonna get, but in many ways, if you’re paying attention, you can often predict exactly what you’re gonna get. No, I’m not saying you can predict the future or know everything that’s going to happen in your life, but, generally speaking, life…
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The Time I Got To Meet Lois Lowry!!!
How much more do I need to say? I mean, LOIS FREAKING LOWRY! If you didn’t grow up reading Number the Stars or The Giver, I am so sorry for your deprived childhood. There’s still hope for you, don’t worry. *wink* I actually enjoy these books even more as an adult! When I heard that our keynote speaker at the Storymakers Conference in 2022 would be Lois Lowry, I just about lost it! She has been a hero of mine since childhood, and listening to her speak, I was NOT disappointed. She made me cry. Seriously. TWICE. (The person next to me, whom I had just met, even started patting my back, probably thinking I was…
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Star Wars Day: Revenge of the Fifth
Star Wars Day is an obvious favorite around here. But you know what we love more? Revenge of the Fith! It’s a holiday full of fun and sarcasm, where the jokes are a bit more on the Dark Side! Has a mask but likes to remove it… Has a contentious relationship with his coworkers… Likes to talk to inanimate objects when he’s alone… Prone to violent tantrums…wait… Oh my Kylo Ren is really Dark Helmet! Darth Vader: Is Padme safe? Is she alright? Michael Jackson: The real question here is, Ani are you ok? Are you ok ani?Darth Vader: Nooooooooo Jedi when their apprentice betrays them vs. Sith when their apprentice betrays them Hello…
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The Ethics of Mentorship in The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter
First, I’m excited to announce that I literally just finished my first semester back in school in almost 10 years, and my first IN PERSON class since high school! WAAAAAAHOOOOO! Wow. That was a hard semester, but so amazing. Especially my Philosophy 2050 (Ethics and Values) class, which I 1 million percent did NOT expect. I’m so happy they made this a required course at UVU. It was lifechanging! We learned more about viewing issues from multiple perspectives, what shapes our own morals and ethical values, about different religions and cultures, and so much more. For our final, we were assigned to write a paper on any topic we wanted,…
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Social Distance-Friendly Activities and Fun: Staying Safe and Sane During Covid-19
Covid-19 has our lives in upheaval. It’s changing everything, and causing stressors we never knew existed. I keep seeing one constant need: Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself teaching home school, alone and isolated, or a parent of special needs children (like me), it seems we’re all desperate to find fun things to do while social distancing. Some of us can go out and enjoy a walk, others are in quarantine. This Utlimate Guide to Social Distance-friendly Activities and Fun has something for everyone. Service Opportunities Helping someone else is one of the best ways to distract from stress. These are simple and fun ways you can serve while having fun…
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These Geeky Yard Sale Signs Will Make You Want to Stop and Shop
I love going to yard sales but putting one on is very daunting—so much to do! With cleaning out the house (my in-laws lived here for 30 years and there is a ton of stuff that’s accumulated), moving plans, packing, and getting the house ready to sell, we already have a lot on our plate—not to mention depression and anxiety messing with my head. So, I decided I was gonna own this yard sale! I remembered seeing some fun garage sale signs last year, when we were out on the hunt. I could totally make something fun for ours! Looking for inspiration, Google did not disappoint. I found some yard sale sign…
