I am down to one client who is part-time. Put in at least 3 resumes daily. I am not sure how I am going to manage financially at this point. So many Freelancers are overseas and willing to work for less than a penny a word. I can't do that, not after 30 years of experience. It's unfair not only to me but also to other long-term writers. I will lower my fee if there's a real interest.

I landed back in the hospital just after New Year's with a blockage. I won't describe how it was fixed but let's say no fun

Broke a tooth last night, right in front. I should audition for a hillbilly show.

Trying to help elder son navigate finding the "right" job after two years of struggle with mental health (resulting in a patchy resume)

Our kitchen ceiling is leaking (again).

On the upside, I am starting to make soap again.I looked all over for a hobby that does not require good eyesight and that might drag me from my computer once in a while. And this was it. Years ago, I made and sold Lye soap. Not going that route again.

I want it to be really different (trying not to repeat combinations or decorations. Thus far, I've made Butterfly Kiss (tea tree), Lemon Harvest (leaf shape), Coffee cleanse, Himalayan sea salt with Jasmine, Hickory do-da (salt exfoliant), and Cinnamon-oatmeal olive oil. On the agenda this week is Oh! Honey (honey powder in honey soap base shaped like a beehive) and Open Sesame

Shit it's still only Jan.