Today we continue our monthly interview series. A series in which I introduce you to some very special people…individuals who work equally hard at their craft and at living an intentional life. Someone new each month, sharing thoughts on creativity and discussing current work dear to his/her heart. Each individual who joins us will also generously [...]
Today we continue our monthly interview series. A series in which I introduce you to some very special people…individuals who work equally hard at their craft and at living an intentional life. Someone new each month, sharing thoughts on creativity and discussing current work dear to his/her heart. Each individual who joins us will also generously [...]
Yesterday afternoon, I had a choice. I could sit at my desk and get some work done. Or I could lay on the floor with my girl. She was stretched out on the hardwood floor in a patch of sun and she said, "Now I know why K likes to lay here". I wanted to be [...]
Today is the second installment in my monthly interview series. A series in which I hope to introduce you to some very special people…individuals who work equally hard at their craft and at living an intentional life. Someone new each month, sharing thoughts on creativity and discussing current work dear to his/her heart. Each [...]
This marks the first in a monthly series of interviews. I've done a handful in the past (here and here are two examples); moving forward, my intent is to introduce you (on a regular basis) to some very special people...individuals who work equally hard at their craft and at living an intentional life. Someone new each month, sharing [...]
Some random things. These water soluble crayons. Because color. Sometimes I forget, but then I remember. Just the other day, I remembered how much fun these are. This post about self-care via shifting our thoughts. I love when certain foods remind me of dear friends. This dish does that for me. (thinking of you, B) [...]
Let’s talk comfort zone. My husband is a runner. Me, not so much. Every year, our family runs a local 5K around Thanksgiving, a Turkey Trot. Long story short, I’ll be running with my daughter this year. At eleven years of age, she’s…well, she’s fast. Last year, I ran the 5K with her and it [...]
I was journaling yesterday morning before heading out the door with the kids. I didn't have much time, but the pull to sit at my desk and write something (anything) was strong. Lately, I've been telling myself I don't have the time or I'm too tired or I'm too something. But the truth is that I [...]
I pulled out this book yesterday (which I love) (thanks, R, for pointing me in its direction) to re-read its dog-eared pages. At the book's outset, Gail Sher outlines what she calls Four Noble Truths for writers. The fourth one is this: "If writing is your practice, the only way to fail is to not [...]
I started writing a post about my right now (one like this). But the words were hard to come by. And I found myself getting annoyed by the mess on my desk. One might say well, why don't you take five minutes to clean off your desk, give yourself a little room to write and [...]
