A couple of years ago, I hit a pretty cool publishing milestone. I had my 1,000th piece of writing published.… Read more 2,000 is something, right?
Category: inspiration
Tomorrow is all about Pets, Pets, Pets!
Tomorrow, my latest story comes out in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book: Pets, Pets, Pets! I’ve been reading… Read more Tomorrow is all about Pets, Pets, Pets!
The October Witch Way Issue is HERE
I have two pieces in this month’s issue of Witch Way Magazine. One is a ritual to say good-bye to… Read more The October Witch Way Issue is HERE
Unexpected guests are the best
I was just telling my kids about the “good ole days” when we used to show up to our friends’… Read more Unexpected guests are the best
Pets, Pets, Pets, is the book for everyone
My author copies of my latest Chicken Soup for the Soul contribution, “Pets, Pets, Pets,” came in! This is my… Read more Pets, Pets, Pets, is the book for everyone
Op-Ed: Local and state governments honor Charlie Kirk ahead of Oct. 14 remembrance day
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-local-and-state-governments-honor-charlie-kirk-ahead-of-oct-14-remembrance-day/ Oct. 14, 2025, will be a National Day of Remembrance in honor of Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy. Multiple… Read more Op-Ed: Local and state governments honor Charlie Kirk ahead of Oct. 14 remembrance day
Another poetry win?
For every win, there are at least three failures. Sometimes four. I’m learning this. It’s been a rough month for… Read more Another poetry win?
Pets, Pets, Pets!
There just aren’t enough happy stories in the world. Sure, there are a lot of fun children’s books, but why… Read more Pets, Pets, Pets!
Erika Kirk shows how love, faith and family carry us through tragedy to strengthen our resolve
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/erika-kirk-show-how-love-faith-and-family-carry-us-through-tragedy-to-strengthen-our-resolve/ “The assassination of Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk pierced the heart of the nation on Wednesday,… Read more Erika Kirk shows how love, faith and family carry us through tragedy to strengthen our resolve
Owl my goodness
A couple of days ago, I took the kids out to feed the chickens. We do this every day. It’s… Read more Owl my goodness
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 