Author: lauraLin

I am the mother of three, Concord University alumna, part-time director of youth services at Princeton Public Library,pharmacy technician at Walmart on Sundays, a Saturday library staff worker at Concord University, and a content writer for Cloudy Tea. I have self-published two books - In Death There is Life, a YA fiction piece, and A Day at The Fire Department, a children's informative picture-book and am always working on other novels. I love to write as it allows me to live vicariously through my characters in a world that is of my imagining. I participated as a contributing writer for Concord University's newspaper, The Concordian, where I was able to explore and improve my journalistic skills by reporting on a variety of subjects. I find that I have a natural interest in opinion and profile stories but there's this strange curiosity about certain political aspects despite my not liking politics. My goal in journalism is to give hope, report the good news, and remind people that we are all just doing the best we can in this life. I run a blog, Coffee Dribble on WordPress. The topics of my blog vary widely, from finding a baby rabbit to government shutdown to mommy moments. Pretty much the blog is an extension of my journalistic goals but in a more creative format. In addition to writing, I enjoy photography, hiking, and spending time with my family.

Society Disrupted

March 24, 2020 lauraLin1 Comment

Today is DAY 1 of working from home, something that many in the country have been doing for a week now, some even longer. I have been awake for approximately thirty minutes and already I feel disoriented as chaos spills in upon what is usually my “quiet time.” The two college students, who are now… Continue reading Society Disrupted

I Found Fear in the Toilet Paper Aisle

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 lauraLinLeave a comment

As I entered the paper goods aisle I was confronted by section after section of empty space. Other shoppers were in the aisle looking just as awestruck as I. Fortunately, a couple of large cardboard boxes held a dozen packs of the super generic brand of the commodity that had overnight become more precious than gold.

Put What’s Important On Your “To Do” List

March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 lauraLinLeave a comment

Perhaps the solution is in making writing a part of life instead of a luxury in life, making it a habit instead of a hobby.

Time is a Precious Commodity

February 17, 2020 lauraLin1 Comment

Sometimes dinner is just a crappy $5 pizza, but sometimes it’s a grilled steak. Likewise, sometimes we only get a few minutes to enjoy a little time for ourselves, and sometimes we get a whole day. The important thing is that you do it and that you make it count.

20/20 Vision

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 lauraLinLeave a comment

A new year means a new beginning, a chance to reevaluate where you’re going and where you’ve been, and to change what you don’t like. It signifies a fresh start, sparks a glimmer of hope, and allows us to leave behind those things which we feel are weighing us down. Overall, the first day of… Continue reading 20/20 Vision

Do What You Love!

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 lauraLinLeave a comment

I love to write! I have been writing stories for as long as I can remember. It frees me to be the hero I am not. To go on adventures, get the guy, fight the villain, and make the difference. I can be the underdog that rises above it all to come out victorious, or… Continue reading Do What You Love!

What Can I give?

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 lauraLinLeave a comment

I used to love the holidays. It was magical and exciting. Now….now I find they are this strange production that takes a feat of strength and determination to organize and survive. However, when Christmas morning arrives, I find that I am still as giddy as a little child despite all the things I didn’t get… Continue reading What Can I give?