1. Mel & Me
I’ve never been a podcast person, but this one found me via the “You Might Like” feature.
“If you want to fly, you have to give up $H!+ that weighs you down.”
I hereby give up:
- The degree to which I take ALL THINGS EVER so seriously.
- Hauling around resentment like it’s a weighted vest.
- The exhausting pursuit of approval.
- Guilt over sitting down for more than 12 minutes.
- The belief that every hobby should become productive.
2. Go Oh Fish
I was golfing and one of my fellow golfers exclaimed “Oh Fish” after whiffing the ball. We three looked at her puzzled and she said:
“Fuc<, It’s Still Here.”
3. 2X M.B.A.
Years ago, I earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
As of recent, one could say that I have a Master of Building Athletes degree.
Put the two together and I’ve grown my clientele from 1 to 10 in short order (but it’s not about me; I got YOU in mind).
4. “Put me in Coach. I’m ready to play today.”
When you realize that your vehicle contents spell athlete, figuratively:
Baseball Glove, Cleats, Tennis Racquets, Pickleball Paddles, Jump Rope, Golf Clubs, Running Shoes, Swimsuit/Goggles, Life Jacket/Slalom Ski
(albeit not nearly as organized as the featured image would have you believe)
5. Health Hack
NEWS FLASH
Store bought lemonade watered down to a 50/50 solution still tastes like sugary store bought lemonade.
6. I Ran
Em and I conversing one weekend morning…..
Mom: You wanted us to wake you up. Sorry, we’re 10 minutes late.
Em: It’s okay. Where were you?
Mom: We just got back from the trailhead. Eric biked and I ran.
Em: Wasn’t that dangerous for him?!?
* For the record, “and” sounded more like “in”.
7. Spirits Lifted
When your calendar reminder pops up that you’re supposed to lift in 10 minutes and you’re 10 minutes from being done with your lift.
And, the Rx was JUST RIGHT because your legs were quaking on the last 2 reps.
8. Piggyback Poppycock
I read On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King and learned, laughed and loved King’s polished writing on writing.
Turns out a number of other authors have borrowed the “On Writing” title format for their own books.
And after trying to read two of these books (they who shall not be named), I realized they simply weren’t for me. Despite being behind on my goal to finish 50 books this year, I couldn’t stomach the thought of finishing either one.
I asked ChatGPT if it was worth continuing one of them and/or if the author and I simply may not see eye to eye and Uncle Al fed me the following feedback:
Their storytelling detours can feel unfocused. Some readers love (their) neurotic honesty. Others hear it as self-indulgent, meandering, or overly introspective.
Based on how you think, you might prefer writers who feel more direct, craft-driven, or psychologically sharp, like Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.
A.I. knows me to a tee! And apparently, when it comes to thoughts ON WRITING, my deference is to the KING.
9. Closing Credits
I appreciate you.
And I appreciate your readership. 😘
Kristine Joy, Writer 
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