Author Archives: karen

So…I mentioned that I am a small business owner. My shop name is Nine Bells and Cat Tails. I own a small metaphysical shop in Beloit, WI. Actually, I’m just going to say it. I own an occult shop. That’s what I really want to say when people ask me what kind of a shopContinue reading “Staying true to myself…”

This past week has been all about rearranging my schedule to fit my needs for myself, my family and my businesses. I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed again when I saw my google calendar but I decided to block out time for myself. I picked a color that reminded me of calm andContinue reading ““No” is ok.”

As I’m trying to come out of this “stay-at-home” order that we have been on for the last 3 months, I’m finding myself reluctant to schedule things into my week. I’m a piano teacher and a shop owner. I was run down with work and guilt ridden regarding the lack of quality time I wasContinue reading “To schedule or not to schedule…”

My decision to blog publicly was motivated by a few different reasons. First off, it’s keeps me accountable. Second, I’m also working on my ability to speak up and state my truth. You would think that a personal journal would be easier for that but for some reason, I keep finding myself writing only theContinue reading “I’m Karen.”