Molly's Musings
Monday, September 14, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W29
Monday, September 7, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W28
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
September Goals
Had a BUSY August! Enjoyed my week with my sister and Mom, as well as took at least 5 boxes of stuff from her room. Looks a LOT better!
-Lose 5 pounds (start: 240) Check! 234!!!
-WRITE ANTHO STORY!!!! Maybe halfway finished???? But still working on it.
-Do well at Indy Author Event Check! Sold 6, bartered 1:)
-Have enjoyable visit with sister Check!
-Do well at Lafayette Comic Con Sold 3:)
Health Update: Fell August 19th and badly sprained my left foot/big toe. Am in an opened shoe until my appointment on Sept 14th with the ortho doc.
Books Read: 8
Print: 6
E-book: 2
DNF: 0
Karaoke Songs Added To Good List: 5.
2026 Events:
Sept 11th: Singing at Grouseland Was told we sounded GREAT!
Sept 19th: Stomp/StoryCon, Fowler, IN ($50) Pd 9/8
Oct 25th: Romance and Roses Lit Con, Embassy Suites Indpls Airport, Plainfield, In $50 paid 6/5 Still owe $40 (1/2 table) Pd 6/12
Nov 11-15: ICGAHS
Nov 28th: Creative Holiday Market, 1972 KCARC
Dec 2-3rd: GSH Christmas Vendor Event ($50)
-Lose 5 pounds (start: 234)
-Finish Antho story!!!!! 9/12: Check! Now to reread it.....
-Have enjoyable visit with Uncle Ed Check!
-Sing well at Grouseland Check!
-Pay For Imaginarium Check!
-Lock in Hotel Room Check??
-Pay for StompCon Check!
-Do well at StompCom
-Lock in hotel room for November (SC concert) Check!
-Order copies of TP, WHH, and WAH for Oct event Check!
-Send Daughter's MS to editor
-Republish Rex Nancy working on it
-Fill out passport paperwork and turn it in
-Find out about passport photo Staples??? CVS???
-Add words to Dragon story stalled and turn in short story for antho
-Buy new soap dish for MBa
-Finish trim, lights, medicine cabinet, and shower guard in MBa
-Pay down CC and start pecking away at med bills
-Read 6 books
-Finish current e-book
Karaoke Songs:
Monday, August 31, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W27
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W27
Monday, August 17, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W26
Day 117: Cooler, 80s; 61 t/a
ASM: Charlie
HC: Riley
Loaders: Steve, Korbin, DS Ian
1) Customer paid me $62,50 in rolled coins!
2) Nan and Mel arrived around 9 and left at close.
Outfit: Black eclipse tee, 1 button capris, eclipse danglies
Day 118: Hot, high 80s; 66 t/a
ASM: Charlie
HC: Riley
Loaders: Korbin, Justice
1) Was fairly quiet.
2) Went to break at 8:20.
Outfit: Gray Purdue tee, 1 button capris, diamond posts
Day 119: Early rain, hot, low 80s; 108 t/a
ASM: Dan
HC: Madi
Loader: Jax
1) First of all, I fell down in the back yard while going to the truck for lunch. Left shoulder hurts; was slightly light-headed, and the middle knuckle of my left hand is swollen. Left big toe is also tender.
2) Had issues getting a Code 50 for concrete; finally after 30 mins, Pro Kath got their attention and it was loaded.
3) With 30 minutes til close, Jax flipped off a customer. He owned up to it, so not sure if he's fired or just severely reprimanded. I didn't see it; I was calling for a spotter.
Outfit: Teal blue blouse, 1 button cut off capris, gold 'squares'.
Off the next four days!!!
Friday, August 14, 2026
From The Stupid Files: Y8, W25
Day 113: Hot, 90s; 75 t/a
ASM: Charlie
HC: Madi
Loaders: Jax, Pro John
1) Grumpy customer: "I've been here 20 mins and if I don't get my drain pipe in the next ten, I'm getting my $$ back". Even gave him 10% off, but still didn't appease him.
2) Everyone needs Code 3, but my Zebra won't work and I sound HORRIBLE over the PA!
3) Was 40 mins late, due to reading the calendzr wrong!
4) New rule: No one in Break Room after 8pm??? Mine was at 8:30; spent a extra minutes in the bathroom, then bought a candy bar to stave off the hunger.
Outfit: Gray IN tee, 2 button cut off capris, small gold hoops
Day 114: Hot, 90s; 67 t/a
ASM: Charlie
HC: Madi
Loaders: Jax, Sam
1) Had ZERO engergy.
2) Talked to SM Maria: 8pm rule only applies to salespeople, NOT cashiers!
3) Customer did not set his items on the counter and had to dig for them.
4) Customer didn't count his corner beads (27!) and went off to get something else while I counted, then rang everything else up.
Outfit: Black AK highway tee, 2 button cut off capris, thin gold hoops
Day 115: Rare Sat Hot, 90s; 97 t/a
ASM: Shannon
HC: Riley
Loaders: Jax, Korbin
1) Customer and I were talking high schools, and forgot to give him his $1 change.
2) Saw Alex!
3) Had Amy fix my schedule for tomorrow; not 4-close; 3-close!
4) Spanish-speaking customers with a list had a translation, but a bad one. After 30 mins of trying to 'decode' their list, they decided to return on Monday and speak to the pros....which is what I tried to get them to do after the 1st 5 minutes!
5) Customer rode the cart out the door, then left it in front of the concrete. WTH???
6) Riley didn't realize I got an hour lunch today.
Outfit: Blue spare parts tee, 2 button cut off capris, white spiral danglies.
Day 116: Rare Sun Hot, 90s; 79 t/a
ASM: Shannon
HC: Riley
Loaders: Jax, Kolton
1) Time DRAGGED!!!!
2) Saw Dr. Dentist Herman with his left leg in a boot and on a wheeled scooter! Didn't get to talk to him, as I was sent on break shortly after.
3) Had 3 customers descend on me at 7:59!
Outfit: Black USA Dog tee; 2 button capris, gold crescents with 3 diamonds