The Mess That Is Me

The Mess That Is Me is merely my unique observations about this crazy world that surrounds us and how I fit into it. Here I will share parts of my writing process and fears, some of our travels and reports of our events, and even about our quirky family. So grab a cup of coffee, settle back, and see what lies within this twisted mind of mine.

It’s more than just a special day of the year that started with the pilgrims and Indians over tables of abundant food. It’s a day for...

I’ll be completely honest and say, I am not a big fan of this latest trend in retail. My disdain has nothing to do with the loss of the...

I’ve been sitting at my desk typing for three hours. Okay, well not for a straight three hours, because I’ve also done my Facebook...

Our home is more than just a busy house. Quite often, it can be a crowded one, as well. It almost always seems as if someone is there...

It’s a hectic pace, day after day. The morning comes before the sun even peeks its golden eye over the horizon and you feel like you’re...

I give up. I mean, I was really looking forward to just a couple of hours of peace and quiet in order to finish the final chapter of...

It was a great game when I was growing up, even though technically it wasn’t a game; it was math. Still, we did it with childlike...

The scene is over and the curtain drops. It won’t, however, stay down long before it’s raised again on another scene and the story...

I actually liked her. She was cute and bubbly and kept Edwin on his toes. I had spent some time getting to know Regina Coldwell and she...

Every story has its main characters, those interesting people that you’re either rooting for or against. It’s because of them that the...