Category Archives: Lifestyle

WHY I WRITE COZIES, AND WHY I READ THEM, TOO

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Mollie Hunt

This is a harsh world. The last nearly-two years have brought an even harsher layer to what already was. Pandemic, violence, civil unrest. In the face of this reality, I choose to see also the good, the beauty, the kindness, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, My Cat Cozies, Writing | Tagged #catwriters, #crazycatladycozymysteries, Crazy Cat Lady cozy mysteries, inspirational, writing | 16 Comments

2022 DAY ONE-FINISHED MY MEMOIR!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Mollie Hunt

It’s the first day of a brand new year! I didn’t do it on purpose, but this morning I finished the second draft of my memoir, THERE’S A CAT HAIR IN MY MASK: How Cats Helped Me Through Unprecedented Times and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism & Addiction, anxiety disorder, Cats, Death & Dying, Emotion, Getting Older, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Life Through Amber, Lifestyle, memoir, mental illness, Writing | Tagged #catwriters, #crazycatladycozymysteries, Animal Shelters, book launch, depression, inspirational, writing | 2 Comments

10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Cat, by Mary Nielsen

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Mollie Hunt

When Mary Nielsen approached me with “10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Cat”, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Then she told me she had created the infographic to motivate more people to adopt cats instead of buying them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Shelters, Cats, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, OTHER BLOGGERS | Tagged 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Cat, About cats, adopting a cat, cats, FelineLiving.net | 8 Comments

THE THING ABOUT RETIREMENT

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mollie Hunt

A little over a year ago, I retired from my full-time job as a records scanner for a large medical concern. In reality, it was quitting since there is no Social Security payment involved, but only time that is now … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety disorder, Getting Older, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle | Tagged blogging, broken goals, cats, Getting Older, goals, promises, quitting a job, retirement, revelations, writing | Leave a comment

RANT

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Warning: This blog is rated PG-13 for V, L, P (politics), SA (substance abuse). Next blog I’ll say something nice. Promise. It’s election year. Enough said, except this year is even stupider than usual. It was one thing when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism & Addiction, Emotion, Lifestyle, Save the World | Tagged heroin, legal pot, marijuana, opinion, overpopulation, Portland, presidential election, rant | 2 Comments

ALCOHOLISM: NOT AS BAD AS KARL

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

I knew I had a drinking thing, but I didn’t call it a problem. There’s an old joke found primarily on tee shirts: I don’t have a drinking problem. I drink, I get drunk, I fall down. No problem. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcoholism & Addiction, Death & Dying, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, memoir, mental illness | Tagged addiction, alcoholism, death, getting sober | 4 Comments

THE ARCHITECTURE OF EARLY SPRING

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Spring in Portland, Oregon comes early. February is a magical month, where crocuses bloom and Japanese quince burst their coral buds. It begins with the snowdrops, one unseasonably warm and sunny day, and progresses in between rain storms to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, memoir, photography | Tagged Crocus, early spring, flowers, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, photography, Portland, Spring time | Leave a comment

IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO SKIP VALENTINE’S DAY?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Valentine’s Day, two little words signifying love and relationship. Originally intended to honor a sweetheart, lover, or wife, Valentine’s Day has expanded to cover anything and everything you could vaguely ever love. This is the work of advertising agencies and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Writing | Tagged blogging, loneliness, love, no Valentine's Day, Skip Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day, writing | Leave a comment

Reblogged: Weigh Your Characters Carefully

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Source: Weigh Your Characters Carefully How much do book characters weigh? Does the author tell you or leave it up to your imagination? Do you want to see characters as an image of yourself, or would you rather visualize what … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, OTHER BLOGGERS, Other Stories, Writing | Tagged character description, diet, unreasonable expectation, weight, women and weight | Leave a comment

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE OF THE ENTERPRISE

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Mollie Hunt

Captain Kirk was shorter than he looked standing on the bridge of the Enterprise. It was the regality of his surroundings, the poise of his stance, and of course the camera angle that made him look tall as a Norse … Continue reading →