I thought after yesterday’s post about wild onions, I might share a way to use those wild onions if you happen to have some. So, here’s one way to stretch that food budget and enjoy something amazing from nature. Getting creative in the kitchen and in nature can boost flavor, mood, and overall health, so…
Good morning, folks. In that I mean it is a good morning for me. I hope it is for you as well. This morning I woke up at 7:30. I usually try to be up by 5am, but I forgot to put the alarm back on last night. It’s Sunday, and you might think that…
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Dear Fellow Creators, It is so important in times that make us ponder our mortality to keep the good things present, or if possible, to bring them to the forefront of our lives. As creators, it’s essential to actively cultivate an appreciation for the wonder of life, a sense of humor, a foundation of gratitude,…
Wondering Where Your Time Goes? Here Are 5 Helpful Habits for Creators Habits are big internet business, and there are plenty of reasons for this. One of the reasons is that lots of people want to make their lives better, fuller, and happier. Writers and creatives of all stripes are always looking for ways to…
Today is a little different, friends. To start, let me just say that my desk is a little hard to find at the moment. With the thesis revisions, the homestead planning and records, and the tax deadline looming, my desk (and the surrounding office, to be honest) is piled up with books, filing that hasn’t…
When you’re working hard to get a creative career up and running, and things just don’t seem to be moving at the pace you expect, things can seem futile. What can you do when it seems like things are going nowhere fast, and you just don’t feel creative? What if all you want to do…
In case you haven’t met me, my absolute favorite way to spend a snowy day is with a lovely hot beverage, a cat, a blanket, and a book. That said, there are a few other ways to lift the winter blahs that might not be as obvious. Ways that don’t rely on distractions like television…
YULE TIDINGS ON SALE NOW! OKLAHOMA—Yule Tidings, the latest anthology from the writing group Prosateurs, is on sale now. The holiday-themed anthology celebrates Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s with works of fiction and nonfiction. “Besides making the perfect Christmas gift, Yule Tidings is great for planning your parties and get-togethers, too,” said Kathy Akins, Prosateurs…
(This post does not contain affiliate links. The links in this post are there strictly to help you find these events.) This month there are a few great things in the works. First, on the 19th, is the Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers. I will be there to help out with a panel on…
