Welcome to Overthoughts!

Overthoughts is the brainchild of a single writer with a passion for sharing their unfiltered thoughts and opinions. This platform serves as a space to release emotions, delve into deep contemplation, and express a wide range of perspectives.

At Overthoughts, you can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, ideas, and thoughts that are raw, unfiltered, and always intriguing. Whether you're looking for a good read, a laugh, or some food for thought, you've come to the right place.

Meet the Writer

I'm Robbie, a middle-aged single woman, a gen-x'er, yes, one of the lost generation. I was a latch-key kid who grew up riding in the back of an open pick-up truck, driving a tractor before I was a teenager, drinking from a chemical laden water hose, riding a bicycle without a helmet, and sitting in the front seat of the car with my mother's arm as my seatbelt or backhand, whichever was needed at the time. I grew up tough as nails, as my generation did. My body is now paying for my carefree childhood as my senior years start to creep in, as is most of my generation. The general consensus among my friends and colleagues is: "It sucks getting old." That is how we greet each other now. "How are you?" "Ohhhh, I'm good how are you?" "Good, good, it sucks getting old", "Yes, it does."

So, I just tell you that to let you know a little about me. It isn't a complaint. I am trying not to complain. I am taking life as it kicks me in the butt these days, because that is what it seems to do now. Just kicks me along. Apparently, I don't move fast enough. Sometimes the boost is nice though.

I live in a tiny town in Northeast Arkansas, with an old cat. She is my best little companion and we have been together almost 19 years, since she was five weeks old. I have a good job with the U.S. Government, because I served in the Army for nearly three years and the government likes to hire Veterans. I love my job and the people I work with, and I will retire either in three or seven years, depending on how much money I decide I can live on, or if I can find the man of my dreams to take me away. (yeah right, I can still dream) In the Army I was journalist and public affairs specialist. I wasn't in long, but I got to do some exciting things while I was in. I have a BA in History from Arkansas State University with a minor in Music. I attended graduate school for public history at Northeastern University in Boston. I have been to many places and have done many things, and I find myself four miles from where I grew up, surrounded by the same people, well their children and grandchildren anyway. Home is home and mine is in the middle of farm country. There is very little to do here. There are very few people to meet and very few cultural or community activities. I am a master gardener for the neighboring county because my county doesn't have a chapter. So, this is what I do. I play in the dirt, and I write. My plan is to keep some thought-provoking articles in here; maybe some personal tidbits, some thoughts on current affairs, some thoughts on history or personalities, or just whatever I am overthinking at the time. If you have any suggestions, throw them at me. If I know anything about it, I might give you my take on it. I'm always looking for new things to write about.

Sometimes I just have to get things off my chest. Sometimes I think about things that build up and I just need to bounce them off of something. Sometimes I get overly emotional about something and just need to release some pressure. Overthoughts is my release. This is where I can go to let it all out, my verbal punching bag of sorts.

This is the therapist I keep in my office because I never need a therapist during normal business hours. Sometimes I think I have brilliant thoughts and sometimes they are rubbish, and other times they scare the hell out of me. If you want to meander down this road, please beware; this is your trigger warning. You may laugh, you may cry, you will most definitely scratch your head here and there. But a good head scratch feels nice sometimes. I need to do this. It is my only outlet. Come along for the ride if you like. The ride is free and completely voluntary.