For most of my life, I was afraid that if I told someone about something I wanted to do, I would fail at it. For example, if I said, “My blog will be successful!” it would mean unequivocal failure. Because by declaring it, I was being overly confident, and thus inviting failure. I was being… Continue reading Universe-Ism #2 -Pity Party for Zero
Author: Kari
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 22 (Looks Like We Made It, Barry Manilow)
A new year. A new administration. Let us begin the new year with a glorious song with lyrics that reflect our new beginning. I discovered this song a few days after I entered menopause. I was watering my plants in my kitchen when this song came on Spotify. When I noticed the lyrics, I started… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 22 (Looks Like We Made It, Barry Manilow)
What a Year
That’s the understatement of the century. Normally, bloggers like to make an end of the year wrap-up to review what took place over the previous 12 months. Do YOU want to discuss it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9bxHt7yDMo Even though it was a difficult year, there were some significant events that happened in my life. I turned 50 in… Continue reading What a Year
Blogs That Are Getting Me Through the Pandemic
For a long time, there was a terrible misconception that the term "blogger" was synonymous with anything less than stellar. This bothered me. So much so that I changed the word "blogger" on my LinkedIn profile to "writer" to avoid sounding like I was writing about toilet unclogging, farting, or balls. Even though I actually was… Continue reading Blogs That Are Getting Me Through the Pandemic
Last Week Called for Bow Wow Brownies Minus the Wow
The "wow" is code for marijuana. A friend of ours informed us that Snoop Dogg's recipe book, From Crook to Cook, has been nourishing her family during quarantine, and she immediately aroused my interest with "Bow Wow Brownies." Snoop Dogg is a rapper who enjoys a good joint now and then, in case you didn't… Continue reading Last Week Called for Bow Wow Brownies Minus the Wow
Screw it, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 21 Do We Know It’s Christmas Time?
I'll get to the random in a bit, but first I want to ask you a favor. I just got word this week that a childhood friend of mine is in need of some serious cheering up and, after last week's Christmas card post, I knew I could count on my faithful readers to help.… Continue reading Screw it, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 21 Do We Know It’s Christmas Time?