Category Archives: Life

Fishing vs. Fishing Empire

I don’t remember where I found this story, but it hit home and I wanted to share since my last post was something like this. If anyone knows where to find the original tale, I’ll be happy to link to … Continue reading

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Transitions – Working From Home and What I've Learned

This year, I turn 30. I’ve been working from home for over 10 years now, mostly as a freelance writer, sometimes doing other things (texting, data annotation). Today, I run a blog with a fair amount of success. I still … Continue reading

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Moving Lafayette, LA – Same City, Different House

As some know, the Cajun and I are moving this week. What a week though! You never really know how much stuff you collect until you move. I have become a pro at letting go of things (except books!) and … Continue reading

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Festival International, Lafayette, LA – Downtown Event All Weekend

Here’s some photo highlights from Festival International, Lafayette, LA. Here’s a group of Indian musicians, craftsmen and dancers. In this photo, there’s a costumed guy who had danced with several other festival gatherers at their corner tent. This band was … Continue reading

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Wedding Bliss Made Easier – Change of Name After Marriage

Getting married takes a lot of preparation, but what about after marriage? One of the most important steps is often forgotten about until after the wedding bells have been packed away. How do you change your last name after getting … Continue reading

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Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution – A Must See

I don’t care what age you are, or where you are in life, but I firmly believe that learning how to cook and learning what to eat is important for everyone. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution may just help a lot … Continue reading

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The Fine Art of Haggling

I visited a site where a woman was talking about her adventures in haggling. I’m a shy person when talking with someone I don’t know or talking over the phone, but for some reason I’m fascinated with people who can … Continue reading

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How I Fell in Love with a Fish by Dan Barber – TED Video

This is a fantastic talk. Growing fish in natural resources. I think an important part of that conversation he hit at the end. Teaching people to feed themselves through natural ways and teaching farmers relationships. It’s a topic I’ve thought … Continue reading

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Got Caught Staring

I had one of those embarrasing movie moments yesterday. I saw this guy walking his dog yesterday. My string of thoughts were the following. He’s kind of cute. Wow, actually, he looks like Chris Trapper. How is he walking three … Continue reading

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Bonsai Has Grown!

The Bonsai has grown. It was slow in doing it, the herbs I’m growing have grown faster than this seed. Is that exciting or what? I was worried for a while. I thought I had dead seeds. I am not … Continue reading

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