I've been going to conventions for years. I used to hear them referred to as sci-fi conventions but really, it's more than sci-fi. It's about pop culture, fashion, history, movies, tv shows and just about everything else you can think of. And one of the hardest things has always been trying to explain to others … Continue reading What Happens At A Science Fiction Convention?
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Meeting Steve Burns
Steve Burns. I met Steve Burns! You know, the guy from Blue's Clues? The original? The guy who paved the way? The guy who graced our screens with green stripes from 1996-2002? Yes, that guy! And he was everything that I hoped he would be. I mean, he didn't ask me to abandon my family … Continue reading Meeting Steve Burns
Conquering Fears And Making It Through
We all have fears or phobias. My son is afraid of heights. My sister is afraid of being trapped. According to google, there are many who have a phobia of holes. And I'm no exception. I have fears and things that just plain freak me out. And I have spent most of my life letting … Continue reading Conquering Fears And Making It Through
Seeing The World Differently With Contact Lenses
All my life, I have had a crippling eye phobia. Eye injuries, things touching my eyes or anyone else’s, close ups of eyes, the word “eyeballs…” All of these things completely freak me out. But I wanted to wear contacts! You see, ever since I have been wearing glasses (since about 2012), I have wished … Continue reading Seeing The World Differently With Contact Lenses
Getting In Shape In Your 40’s
I'm back at the gym again. I think I have written posts like this before. (Here’s one!) But I never could quite figure out how to keep the momentum. It's been clear to me for awhile that I really needed to take better care of myself and get in shape. But, I couldn't get the … Continue reading Getting In Shape In Your 40’s
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