What is The Obsessed Network? It is a network of podcasts that focus on various areas of true crime, and it is one of the only things that got me sanely through quarantine. It all started a new friendship and a desire to do a podcast between Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle. The success of that initial podcast, called "True Crime Obsessed," would launch a network where true crime lovers could feel at home and get their true crime fix with a side of humor.
The Lasting Impact of Matthew Shepard On 90s LGBTQIA+ Youth
If you weren't a closeted teen in the 1990s (or even a teen for those older readers. or even alive for the younger ones), then you can not fully grasp what it was to be LGBTQ in this decade. Believe me when I tell you that for many of us it was a time not just of the typical confusion and rigamarole that comes with being a queer teen at any time, but also a time of immense fear.
Creating With ADHD
Existing and living with ADHD comes with explicit and seemingly neverending challenges. Adulting with ADHD brings more fun into the game. Being in a long-term, committed relationship, being a mother, having a job. All of these bring new issues and challenges to my neurodivergent mind, some more difficult to overcome than others. Writing and creating, however, it is in a category by themselves.
News of the Eighties and Ninties (Part One)
The major events in the world happening directly before, during and right after the years we were born are all a part of why we Gen Yers are such a small and unique part of the generational definitions...here is what was happening during the years we were all born.
Why Are We The Forgetten Years
So, many moons ago, I discussed how I would focus onexactly what I felt made those years from 1979ish to 1983 its own"generation" and with those born in those years not really able tofit into either Gen X or Millenials. We grew up in a weird time. My wife was born in 1984; we are…
Growing Up In The 1980’s & 1990’s…The Start
Growing up in the eighties and nineties was indeed a singular experience. As I get older, I realize precisely how much those years were unique, shaping the generations in them in precise ways. I also have learned that those are some of my most popular posts and will be doing almost its own series on…
I’m Back
So, after some health issues, I am back. I feel a lot better and am ready to get back to it all, including my journey to a healthier me. However, it feels like more of a hill to climb than it did initially. I was making such significant progress and then being knocked down. Now…
Hands off my Buffy and Avengers
There is a lot to be said about my obsession with Marvel and BtVS. I know that a lot of people don't get it. That and my loyalty to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, especially in light of the ever-growing allegations against Joss Whedon and his apparent love of abusing his power. How can I, who rails against…
STOP CALLING ME A MILLENIAL
Looking at the charts put out, I understand that Gen Y - those born between 1981 and 1995/6ish are what everyone has grouped into this cohesive group called Millenials. To that, I say - one, why do we have to label everything, and two, if you are going to slap a generational label on me,…
Yeah…2021…Not So Much Better!!
You know, deep down I knew that the last digit of the year changing wasn't going to make any difference, but like so many people, I, in fact, hoped that when that digit flipped, so would the luck of society. Of course, it is not that simple. Nor did deep down did I think it…
How I See It 