...or how I am going to get my shit together, maybe. Everyone is asking for resolutions, and I'm sitting over here like, "Oh yeah? I got goals, y'all!" Yup, while everyone else is listing resolutions they mostly won't follow, I am over here writing down short term and long term goals, scratching my head, and… Continue reading Oh MAH GERD… Goals Y’all…
Author: Anissa "Maddy" Walker
Holy Crap! How DID we survive childhood?
...or the kids today don't know how to have real fun. No, I haven't forgotten how to count. There will be a day seven. I forgot to write yesterday. On that note... I am going to wax nostalgic for this one. Have you ever looked at the kids today and all the sanitizing agents, padding,… Continue reading Holy Crap! How DID we survive childhood?
Changes: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly Side
...Or how some people change and others fight it. If there is one constant in the world it's that nothing stays the same. Change is the one thing we can always count on happening, and we can meet it one of two ways, we can accept it and adapt, or we can fight it. The… Continue reading Changes: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly Side
Knock it Off, Feminists! Being a Woman isn’t Glamorous!
...or how thinking your period is the greatest thing ever means you need a psychiatrist. If there is ONE thing (and believe me, there are many issues I have with feminism) I constantly cringe and wonder what the fuck feminists are smoking when they showcase it, it's periods. Yep, I was going to tackle this… Continue reading Knock it Off, Feminists! Being a Woman isn’t Glamorous!
Of Reboots and “Girl Power”
...or how political shit needs to leave entertainment alone! The more I see movies and shows being rebooted, and new characters replacing old ones, the more I think that Hollywood, the BBC and other entertainment outlets have lost the script entirely. They want to put feminism, identity politics, and other political messages in something that… Continue reading Of Reboots and “Girl Power”
Winter Reflections and Looking Forward
If I must confess, winter has never been my favorite time of the year. As I get older and the injuries of my youth provide a constant reminder of my age, I like it even less, but I have to remind myself winter is also a time of reflection and a time to gather yourself for… Continue reading Winter Reflections and Looking Forward
Writing Blog: Day 1
Here we go! “You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” ― Jodi Picoult What is she doing? Well, in order to get my creative juices flowing and motivate myself to write, therefore finishing the umpteen projects I have started, but my ADD has thwarted, I am doing a blog series where… Continue reading Writing Blog: Day 1
You Can ALWAYS Trust Family…
You can ALWAYS Trust Family… Masie looked around her modest surroundings as Emma showed them to their rooms. The simple furnishings reminded her of her grandmother’s place. Emma led them up some stairs and stopped at the first room, “Here you go. You and Masie can sleep here, Minnie. I am sorry for the cramped… Continue reading You Can ALWAYS Trust Family…
The Chase
The tunnel winded around for what seemed an eternity. Just when Masie was about to ask if they could sit, they heard Minnie, “Here’s the end of it, Masie, dear.” Minnie opened the trap door and when to climb up when George tapped her on the shoulder, “Let me go first, Minnie. I will see… Continue reading The Chase
To the Fallen in Las Vegas
There is a chorus ringing out. Their voices clear as day. It is one of unity, strong and stout. And this is what we say. We stand with you in sorrow deep. We have no words to say, For no words are there to seek On this, a most melancholy day. We weep for those… Continue reading To the Fallen in Las Vegas