Kara Mathis

Newsletter | Web Article

Hello, World 2.0 | Week of May 12, 2025

Subject: Habeas Corpus, Haunted Dolls, and the Pricey Jet Nobody Asked For

From Diddy to DOGE, this week brought legal chaos, burning laptops, and one very questionable gift.

Brand Voice | Website Copy

SmartScapes Landscaping, LLC About Us

Whether your style is fancy garden party or more kid-friendly, we’re dedicated to making sure your yard feels like an extension of your home. We’re here for the long haul, and that means doing business the right way.

Educational | Web Article

Roth IRA Basics: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Retirement Account

Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This clear, approachable guide breaks down five practical tips for getting the most out of a Roth IRA, whether you're starting out or playing financial catch-up later in life.

Technical | Step-by-Step

How to Replace the Hard Drive in Your Laptop (Even If You’ve Never Done It Before)

Replacing a hard drive might sound like a job for a technician, but with the right tools and a little guidance, it’s easier than you think.

Persuasive | Op-Ed

Money Talks — So Why Don’t We Teach Kids to Listen?

You wouldn’t hand someone a car without teaching them how to drive. That’s why financial literacy should be part of the high school curriculum.

Critique | Poem

Man of the Hour

High-pitched fast talking to cover the lies
Fallacies lurking like truth in disguise…
Inflection patterns, wild, intense eyes;
This meme persona of yours is a poor man’s disguise.

Humor | Blog Post

Elf on the Shelf: A Horror Story

There’s currently an elf named Figby on the watch at Lola’s house. His job is to report to Santa. And Lola knows this. Oh, Lola knows...

Narrative | Short Story

The Dream

The applause grew deafening, then faded into the background, and Elise turned to see the familiar man standing in the back of the theater, eyes like blue topaz sparkling in the light.