The following is a collection of small essays from some of the people who connected at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop held in Ohio recently. It’s compiled by Julia Roberts of Decoding Creative, and the first essay is from her. Enjoy! An unlikely hero, with an unassuming name, Erma Bombeck […]
When you sign up for conferences, there are all kinds of motivations going into that decision. I originally signed up for the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop for two reasons. First, my very funny friend Kim-Marie registered, and posted on social media that this was a must-not-miss event. Second, my writing […]
Recently single, I was feeling pretty alone in life. Sure, I had friends, but there’s a difference between having buddies to hang out with and having “your person”. Hitting my 50s without a plus-one wasn’t the plan I always dreamed of, but I was determined to make the most of […]
(Note: The shot above will make sense after you read the story. Also note, I was paid to try this product and write a review. As always, my opinion remains my own.) I have a little war going on in my head these days. I’m getting up there in age, […]
When I bought a bank-owned home last year, I knew there were a lot of projects I’d end up tackling on my own, after moving in, because my budget just wouldn’t cover paying experts to do it all. Refinishing my kitchen cabinets was one of the top three on that […]
If you’re a fan of the Netflix hit show Love is Blind, odds are you caught the episodes where the couples were whisked away to a luxurious resort in Mexico, a romantic escape meant to help their love grow. You probably fantasized about also visiting such a dreamy locale, just […]