OHC- The Deep Dive & Archives

  I lost my Mother in February. I had the honor of having her move in with me for the last nine months of her life. I envisioned special moments for us, showing her around my new home in Kentucky since 2014- and all that goes with making the most of our time with our Mother.  We did have good times and good talks. However, it was constantly overshadowed by navigating the healthcare system on her behalf & acting as her advocate to the best of my ability for aspects of her care. At the same time, I was holding down a full-time job.  I had already exhausted my paid time off and had no more resources to use to be off work and keep the lights on-this compounded our stress. I felt like I was failing.  She initially got sick in Oklahoma and spent a month in the hospital in Arkansas. When she recovered enough to discharge home, we moved her in with us in our home in Kentucky.  I've experienced the healthcare system in two different regions during her care. I was tak...

Remote working means you can't freeze me because we both control our thermostats. I wonder how much that saves companies in electrical use alone with remote workers managing their climates & utilities. It's a green job… Could we perhaps see a remote workers' tax break in the future? For Employers and employed?   Remote working has advantages, not only for the worker to work from their home office but also for employers.  I would go so far as to say, especially as the trend continues toward remote work,  that we collectively impact our environment for the better.   Have you ever wondered how working from your home benefits our environment?  I have weeks I don't drive at all. I'm not spending as much at the pump or burning as much fuel when I go. I install cost-effective energy-saving appliances etc. I am paperless in my remote work & also researching ways to reduce my waste.   As I mentioned, we control our home environment for one. Nobody ...

On Blogger's platform, I am writing about blogging & writing. Mostly.   I include writing about platforms I like, things that help me with productivity, and my insights from working as a telecommuter since 2017.   Remote work is not for everyone.  It has been a godsend for me & I'm grateful for my telecommuting employment.  Follow along as I talk about telecommuter life-jump in the discussion too!  (There will likely be poetry here and there too...) Blogger's platform provides the best and most simplistic user experience. Creating and publishing a post is straightforward & easy to navigate. Widgets are paired down & easy to manipulate. It seems like the perfect place to blog about remote working, telecommuter life & all things related to the lifestyle.  Funny- I looked for 30 minutes for the featured image option for my post until I realized there wasn't one- at least not with my template.  Not a deal breaker...I can add i...