Echo Mayernik
Bio
I am a dedicated writer, artist, student, and mother. I strive to teach my kids that hard work and kindness pay off. I'm determined to make writing a career, not just a side hustle.
Stories (6)
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Rediscovery
When I was 19, I was so ready to move on and "be an adult.” I had been in long-term, live-in relationships since I was 16, so co-living with a partner wasn't new to me. I'd been living outside of my parent’s home for the better part of 5 years. When I met him, I was ready to shed my family name and settle down.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Humans
A Child of the Thrift Culture
Estate sales and storage lockers tend to have a very distinct aroma. Dust and memories coat every surface and draw in curiosity. When you grow up working in a second-hand store, you get to see more than your fair share of musty dusty collections of lost treasures.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Journal
Stealth Fur and Nose Art
This old girl has dried my tears, and caused a few too. She was there for the worst expereinces of my life, and the best. She gave me strngth when I thought I'd falter, and reminded me that I was worthy of love, even when I couldn't see it myself. She's been a part of my life longer than I've had my kids, and nearly as long as I've been married.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Petlife
5 Brands Making Waves in Sustainability
There has been an increase in using “Green” buzzwords for a lot of business communication over the last decade. Still, we wanted to learn more about the businesses that are actively pursuing sustainable business practices. We should look at the companies that are taking an active role in changing how we do business and take a few tips from their processes to better our brands.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Blush
Hazard
Sometimes, I’m floored by the sheer clumsiness I can demonstrate in seemingly simple things. I can trip on my own shadow and fall up the stairs. My mom still teases me for awkwardly apologizing to a tombstone on behalf of the buried man in Virginia City, NV, when I was 14.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Families
Like One of My Own
Like One of My Own Blended families aren’t a new concept. For as long as we’ve settled with partners to bear children, we’ve had blended families. Really, it’s become the norm for most kids to have a step-sibling, half-sibling, or adopted siblings. It’s critical to look at the way step-parents cooperate with biological parents.
By Echo Mayernik5 years ago in Families
