This month has been physically and emotionally tolling. I’m angry, disappointed, and questioning everything. I need time to process major changes in my life situation.
But I’m trudging forward.
It is a profound irony when the nation under attack feels more empathy for the attacker's citizens than the attacking government itself.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities.
My view from the train today on the way home from a work event. 😍 #socal #sanclemente #california
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Oh, yeah, that was the Obama Iran deal.
I know that I spent over 10 years specializing in hunter jumper riding as an equestrian, but it still surprised me today that I rode better just because I switched back to my jumper saddle instead of using my dressage saddle like usual.
The Epstein files revealed an uncomfortable truth to Americans.
The system is designed to protect the ultra wealthy at the expense of everyone else. The myths that america was founded upon have been completely eroded.
The current presidency in a nutshell.
Bless Ms. Rachel, who is currently fighting to close an ICE facility in Texas that's detaining children.
I shared some thoughts on the completion of my major rewrites for Kisses and Rumors, a story inspired by Catullus’ Carmina.
open.substack.com/pub/carmenep...
I finished my rewrites for Kisses and Rumors! Now I’ll be heading into the first stages of editing.
Friendly reminder to occasionally practice emergency stops with your horse. My saint of a horse (who is very well trained and I can ride bridleless) let me stop him immediately from the canter when I realized my rein had broken off, but anything can happen.
The President of the United States said I insulted Jesus.
You want to know what insults Jesus?
Kicking the sick off their healthcare.
Bombing schoolchildren in Iran.
Deporting moms and babies.
Covering up the Epstein files.
There’s a lot to be angry and upset about these days, but I’m so irrationally angry that people now assume Oxford commas are a sign of AI use. Proper writing does NOT equal AI!!
My day job keeps interrupting my writing and I don’t think that’s very nice of it.
Hello?
My New Year’s resolution is to walk more- starting with 10k step goal in January and currently at a 11.5k step goal… but I think it’s time to bump it up!
I joined Substack! Check out my first article where I introduce myself and my stories.
If you’re also on Substack, please share your profile with me! I’d love to check it out!
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Exactly this. 🎯
Gucci and I bought some lemonade out on trail today 😎
Personally, I prefer ebooks on my kindle when I’m at the gym or chilling at home, audiobooks for driving, and physical copies for nonfiction so I can annotate.
Question for avid readers:
Do you prefer reading a physical book, reading an ebook, or listening to an audiobook- and does the preference vary by genre?
#booksky #reading
Can we take a moment to appreciate the incredible visuals of the Legend of Khiimori game? 😍
I’ve already put 10 hours into this game and it *just* came out.
(Note: these aren’t screenshots; I took photos of my computer screen with my phone)
#videogame #horse #LegendOfKhiimori
I’ve noticed that I gravitate to writing about friendships more than lovers, and I’d love to read more stories where friendships dominate the plot.
Any recs?
All three Merrick Academy books are free on Smashwords now through March 7 for Read an ebook Week!
Start reading now so you can prepare to book #4 👀
#smashwords #booksky #yafiction #ebooks #horses
Guess what? You can now sign up for my newsletter from my bio (linktree link) or my website!
Since this is the only social media app on which I’m active, I thought I’d create another way to connect.
This is an *infrequent* newsletter for anyone who wants to keep up with my life and stories.
I’ve been struggling to fight my demons this week, and they’re winning because they’ve taken form as a new WIP.
Tax cuts for giant corporations and the super rich.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
