#MusicMonday Living the Dream

When working in retail, a certain level of shared suffering creates bonds — and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Passing each other at the time clock, in the breakroom, or even on the salesfloor, we would ask, “how are you?” or “how’s it going?” A common response I picked up from a seasoned associate was “oh, I’m living the dream!”…

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#FoodieFriday Sushi

#ThankfulThursday Freewriting* Style

I’m where I need to be. The janitor gives me hugs, says I look 20-25. Couldn’t believe I’m pushing 40, and brought me boatloads of daffodil bulbs. My colleague to my right is spunky and quirky with kids similar to mine. My colleague to my left is absolutely adorable and reminds me of someone I’ve known. Can’t quite place it.…

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#FandomFriday The Delinquency of SpongeBob

Is he a mild-mannered sea creature — or is he really a repeat offender? In numerous episodes, SpongeBob Squarepants and his fellow Bikini Bottomites commit a multitude of crimes of various degrees. From larceny to indecent exposure, our favorite animated sponge is clearly a delinquent of epic proportions. In the following weeks, we will explode different episodes and the legal…

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#ThankfulThursday Spring Forward

Perhaps this opinion is unpopular, but moving the clocks forward in anticipation of later sunsets always suited me better. Longer days filled with sunshine, warmth, and flowers lifts my spirit after long, cold nights and bare branches. The pale yellowish green hue budding leaves take on before darkening in the sun truly encapsulates the idea of “spring green” to me…

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Introducing #FandomFriday

The upcoming series, Fandom Friday, will cover media I enjoy in a variety of methods. One week I may conduct a character analysis, but perhaps another week I may explore the themes of the piece. Consider it a form a literary analysis/ criticism — but we can explore so much more than just books and poems!