Think writers can’t make a good living? It’s a common misconception. True, writers who focus on creative forms — novels, essays and other projects that don’t come with an advance payment — may have trouble making ends meet. But for those of us who can transform ourselves into content-producing machines, crafting targeted messaging for myriad industries, the power of the pen can mean a lucrative six-figure business.

“I made $163,000 last year and I can name five writers in my network who made more than $200,000,” says Jennifer Goforth Gregory, B2B Technology Freelance Content Marketing Writer. …

I never envisioned our sons attending the type of school that requires uniforms and black shoes — no logos please. But after months in a virtual classroom with real-world hiccups, private school began to look like the only viable option. The reason: Distance learning was a disaster for our family.

During the second week of remote learning, my 8-year-old son walked into my bathroom while I was showering. “Mom, something is not working,” he shouted over the sound of pounding water.

He stared out the window to give me privacy, but the school-issued iPad was facing our glass shower door…

On a summer day while on vacation, my husband, Brandon, and I headed outside to toss Frisbees with our three children. After sheltering-at-home for more than four months, donning masks and bathing in hand sanitizer, we craved a safe retreat from COVID-19 reality.

We thought about canceling our trip, but figured we could remain physically distanced at the time-share we road-trip to every summer. We ordered take out, grilled burgers and hot dogs on the lakeside barbeques and wore our masks every time we left the property.

But on that day in the courtyard, our nearly perfect scorecard for following…