Conferences for Readers, Writers & Bloggers

Chriswriters conference

There are a ton of conferences for readers, writers, and bloggers. Like most people, I have a limited travel budget and a limited time frame to travel. Since I work for a school district as a speech therapist, I am off for 10 weeks during the summer. During those ten fabulous weeks, I can pretend that I’m a full time … Read More

Strange Things You Hear in Airports

Chrishumor

Airports are unique little pockets of the universe where you come into contact with all sorts of individuals. If you listen carefully a.k.a. eavesdrop while waiting for your flight you can pick up some interesting information. “Did you know that fluorescent lights suck energy from your body? Think about it. When you work in an office, you’re tired all the … Read More

My Internal Monologue as I Pack for #Utopia2016

Chrishumor, UtopIA

MUST PACK ALL THE THINGS! Wait…all the things won’t fit in this suitcase. Maybe I don’t need all the things. *Puts back shoes and pants and tops. Maybe I just need these things. *Attempts to cram lesser amount of things into suitcase. Dang it. Things still don’t fit. Grabs bigger bag. Things fit. There is extra room. Must take more things. … Read More

The Art of Stealth Packing

Chrishumor

I’ve been practicing the art of stealth packing. What is stealth packing you ask? It’s trying to pack without letting your dog or cat or various pets know that you are going on a trip. Once your furry friends see the dreaded suitcase, it’s all over. The first time you pull out one of those weird rectangular containers that zip up the … Read More

UTOPIA Conference 2016: Advice for newbies

ChrisFor Writers, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

So, I’m super-excited/mildly panicked about attending the UTOPIA Conference in Nashville June 22-26. I’m looking forward to reacquainting myself with my reader/writer/blogger friends that I’ve met over the last three years. I’m nervous because like most bookish people, I’m an introvert. How does an introvert survive a hotel teaming with hundreds of book-loving people who tend to favor tackle hugs? Allow … Read More

Why I Hate Shopping For Dresses

ChrisUtopIA

Today I have decided to rant about one of my least favorite things: dress shopping. There are women who wear dresses all the time and look wonderful. I am not one of those women. Whenever I put on a dress, I look like a fire-hydrant: short, blocky, you get the idea. I can wear pants, capris, jeans and feel good about … Read More