From Chaos to Comfort: Finally Settled in Our New Home
In the face of uncertainty and countless cardboard boxes, our family’s journey of leaving behind the familiar and embracing the new has been a testament to resilience and the incredible power of community support. As we’ve settled into our new abode in Camas, every room unpacked tells a story of challenges faced, friendships forged, and a future brimming with promise.
Unearthing Supernatural Mysteries: A Deep Dive into ‘The Library at Mount Char’
To prepare for writing my own novel, I thought it wise to delve into books of a similar genre. The first recommended book on my list was “The Library at Mount Char” by Scott Hawkins. The story, told in a third-person omniscient narrative, unfolds in late ’90s or post-2000 America. The first character we meet […]
Resilience in the Face of Change: The Fontyn Family’s Journey to a New Home
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, life derails our meticulously laid plans. Over the past few years, my family and I have been living in a home owned by a trust set up by my wife Britt’s grandmother. We attempted to repair the house as best we could, improve our credit score, and align our stars […]
Why haven’t I written blog posts? Cause I’ve been taking care of business
/I’ve been extremely busy getting things done lately; there are so many topics I could discuss in blog posts. However, I keep forgetting to write. Isn’t it strange how success in one area can lead to neglect in another? But that’s just life, isn’t it? /So, what have I accomplished? First and foremost, I’m going […]
Breaking Barriers and Brewing Progress
Anheuser-Busch is in the spotlight for taking steps towards inclusivity. Since partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, the giant company has suffered a lot of backlash. But we already know all this; it has been in the news for some time now, and I think we’re all familiar with the details. I wonder how calculated […]
Adventures in writing
I have no idea what I’m doing. It is a familiar feeling that I wish I could escape. I’ve been researching, reading, and gathering resources to start a blog and write a novel for so long now that I think I may be procrastinating. What’s the next step, I ask? Am I doing it right? […]
Manic Musings 