After almost three inches of rain in two days, I think we’re about to catch a respite. *breaks out pom-poms* Yaaay. We may see sunshine later. (Grocery store, here I come!) I know. Writers’ lives are so exciting. Seriously, since I’m knee-deep in various projects, I’ll be brief today. Here’s what’s going on in my world: My toes are finally …
Gratitude and Good News
Oh, my goodness. Life does move in fits and starts. On Wednesday, I shared my recent kitchen blunder. You may remember it involved the perfect meal and my less than perfect timing. As promised, today’s post is Part Two of my little fiasco along with a bit of good news. (Great news, actually. Keep reading!) Long story short—I scalded the …
The Heart of the Matter
Think back to your favorite characters in a well-loved movie or novel. What is it that you remember most about them? The way they dressed? How they spoke? Their personality traits—the essence of who they were and what made them unique? Granted, the story was probably the first thing that drew your interest, but without characters there wouldn’t have been a …
I Love YOU More… A little post about God, writing, and you.
The dilemma. Somewhere along your writing path, the trek will grow wearisome. Sun-starved. Never-ending. You may wonder why you started the journey. You may self-compare. You may even consider quitting. What made you think you could possibly juggle life, family, writing, and oh, yeah—God—when you can barely come up for air as you do yet one more thing? Sound familiar? …
Is it TIME to Refocus?
Sometimes I’m drawn to a familiar train of thought. It might be something I’m passionate about or it might be something I’m impressed to explore further. Maybe (probably) it’s God’s way of stirring my heart, prompting me to focus or refocus on what really matters. Lately, time seems to be the buzzword. Perhaps, it’s because I wish I had more …
Oh, Happy Day! You’re a Writer! (…and so are a million others)
I know. But don’t let the blog title fool you. Today’s thoughts are all about the love. And who can’t use more of that? Great! Let’s go! (((HUG))) When I was a little girl I loved creating. I absolutely adored anything I could put my own creative stamp on. I liked to color, paint, and make things with my hands …
BEST of the Blog (Encouragement You Can Use)
Down in the dumps? Off-kilter? Has the bad news left you breathless? Today if that’s you, no worries! We all need a pick-me-up from time to time. We need a safe place without all the noise. Well, I’m tickled you’re here. This is THE place without the excess racket. It’s just good, ol’ down home meat-and-potatoes, heartfelt, homespun encouragement. Welcome! …
Release Yourself
As we mature (sounds better than “age”), we come to realize certain truths about ourselves. We also see the world around us in a different light. We remove our rose-colored glasses and view life through a new lens, often re-evaluating goals, duty, balance, and things that we believe matter. While our core values may be the same, how we approach …
The Waiting Game–Are You Poised for Success?
In the writing world, fewer things are harder than the wait. Whether it’s the expectation of what may happen or the weight of what won’t, writers tend to catalog their success by others’ acknowledgement. Why? Because we’re human. We’re either stymied by fear of the unknown or invigorated by possibility. Poised for success…or not. It should be about our work. …
Merry CHRISTmas Encouragement with All My Love
Merry, Merry CHRISTmas! I pray this finds you happy, healthy, and full of joy! As I thought about what to say today—how to wrap up 2014—I axed the fancy in favor of simple, straight-from-the-heart, down home me. I hope you won’t mind. I think a little love and encouragement are in order. Woohoo! But first… 2014 ushered in change. Some …