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You may remember a sweet friend recently contacted me through e-mail. We hadn’t connected in 25 years! (You can read more of our story here.) After our initial phone tag and texts, we made arrangements to get together this month. It’s been a wonderful rekindling of spirits, filled with much joy and happy tears. Well, this past Monday was the …
A few weeks ago, I realized I’d landed in a horrible rut. I was sleep-deprived. For months I’d put my well-being on hold and worked ’round the clock writing, revising, editing—you name it. Since I have a very strong drive, a diligent work ethic, and the desire to meet specific goals, I’ve sacrificed downtime—including sleep. Now, you know I’ve often …
Good Monday morning, friends! Here’s to the bright start of a new week… *clink* (You may remember—that’s the sound of my coffee mug toasting yours.) I hope you had a delightful weekend. Over our way, we celebrated Father’s Day in a rather quiet fashion. I made a delicious Smithfield ham, mashed potatoes with creamy, country gravy, green bean casserole, and …
I can. Don’t you just love those words? I do! I can is positive and leaves me with a sigh-worthy feeling. Those two words are the mindset of positive people and who doesn’t appreciate that quality? Happy, upbeat, good-humored folks make us feel good. Rarely, have I heard anyone say, “Gee, I wish Pleasant Polly would pack up her bag …
In life there are a few scenarios that will inevitably play out. We’ll meet with success. We’ll have a few stumbles. We’ll keep going even when common sense tells us to quit. We may even bend, but we will not break—at least not completely. Don’t get me wrong. I believe in brokenness. In fact, God’s word gives specific examples of …
Hello Cindy… The e-mail came by way of my website. …I’m a librarian at XYZ school and I would like to put your books in my library. I remember you telling me that you wanted to be a writer many years ago in high school… Congratulations! I’m proud of you. My breath caught. The sender’s name was oh so familiar. …
I enjoy summertime and all there is to do in the Ozarks. It’s a unique region—one with a vibrant history, some cultural diversity, and a host of friendly folks. Life moves at a different pace in my neck of the woods. We work hard, but we also know how to have fun. (The Ozarks are the beautiful backdrop for my …
Well, I don’t know about you, but I had a slightly crazy week. I topped it off by knocking my wedding band down the garbage disposal. Not to worry—after the shock wore off, I was able to retrieve it! (And I learned to never ever leave my rings next to the sink again as I applied hand lotion.) Oh—and this …
When I jumped back into writing after a five-year hiatus, I rarely took breaks. I convinced myself to be successful, I had to plow forward no matter what. Except plowing forward didn’t include burnout. I came to realize writers should—must—take breaks or accept premature defeat. We weren’t created to work 24-7 without recharging our batteries for a time or sometimes for …
“I don’t know if I can do this social media thing.” Liz* massaged her temples and closed her eyes. “It gives me a headache. I feel like I’m in high school again.” I empathized. I remembered a time some years ago when social media was as appealing as a root canal. I’d taken a writing hiatus to care for our …
