Ahh. Another week down. We made it! Here in the Ozarks we’ve gone from a lengthy stretch of clouds and rain to warmth and bright sunshine. As always, things change quickly in our neck of the woods. It keeps us hopping. On Monday, darling daughter and I made a quick trip to her future home. College. Oh, my coffee! I …
20 Terrific Ways Writers Spread Joy
I’m a people-lover. And because I care about people (YOU) I love to spread joy! I’ve had some disappointments. I’ve walked the valley. (I’ve shared some of those trials here and here.) I think when we experience life’s heartaches, we view others’ hardships through a fresh lens. We’re more inclined to nitpick less, listen better, and love more. Sometimes, it’s …
12 Writing Goodies to Brighten Your Day
Hump day, slump day. Half-way through the work week, but still a few days left to go. What, then, is a writer to do when weariness sets in and motivation stalls? Well… We must press on, of course! (Thus the visual goodies above to kick-start some happy thoughts. Don’t pretend you’re immune to strawberries and chocolate—fibbing isn’t healthy.) I don’t …
Goals to Set NOW and the Encouragement You Need
Wow! It’s great to be back in the blogging saddle again. I’ve missed you! I hope you had a joyous Christmas season and that you rang in 2013 with a smile, a dream, and a goal (or two)! I’m not a New Year’s resolution kinda gal. I’m more of a goal-setter. I make lists. I write goals. I reassess. In short, I examine the past, …
CAN…Feel The Power!
Bettcha thought this post was going to be about the art of canning. Well, it is. Not like you think, but still utilizing the same premise. Do you ever feel drained around folks who are like sponges, great at absorbing, but never releasing? You know the ones. (Kinda like the dill pickles you may have canned last summer.) Sour at first to …
Birds of a Feather…
Often, people who love to write will tell you that we eat, live, and breathe writing. Our minds rarely turn off. We’re usually thinking about the plot, the next scene, or conversations our characters are having. We tend to eavesdrop on conversations around us to get a feel for what folks might be thinking, feeling, or wondering, and we …