Hello friends. It seems like I am always saying how much things are changing for me, but what a journey the last decade has been! Sometimes it seems like the whirlwind of change will never end. In fact, it doesn’t. All life is change. Still, I am looking forward to slowing down a bit once…
Like nearly everyone else graduating in 2020, I have found myself a little bit wobbly on exactly what comes next. Do I go “get a real job,” or “follow my dreams,” or should I do some combination of those things? I feel like it has to be a combination of those things, and I’m…
Word for the day: Abundance Color for the day: Burgundy The last few weeks have been as busy as any were when I was working and busting it for college. I am mostly done with my classes now, and just waiting to get the thesis bound and delivered, and my graduate reading done. There have…
Word for the day: liminal Color for the day: deep teal So, the theme for this year seems to be crisis management. Homesteading seems to be a study in it, too. Last night could have killed all of the little peppers and tomatoes and other post-frost plants we just got in the gardens. We covered…
This post contains affiliate links. By using these links, you are helping to support this website and my work. Thank you! This week I am starting on Writing About Nature, by John A. Murray. You see, I have always wanted to share fiction in which the setting was a character in its own right. Sometimes…
Hi folks, Word for the day: resilience Color for the day: bright green You may notice that this post is a little late. I have encountered some technical difficulties. A friend let me know the other day that whenever they went to my site, they got a security notification, saying that my site was a…
Word for the day: Petrichor Color for the day: Misty gray I am sure it seems like everyone all over the internet is telling you to go out and take a walk. Seriously, though, if you can, it will be amazing for your whole being. Your body will grow healthier, your mind will…
Word of the day: Resilience Color for the day: Pale Yellow Good morning folks, Today is going to be spectacular. Why? Because I have an interesting exercise for you to try, just to help get those juices flowing. I call this exercise Stop-Motion, and while I want to think it’s an original idea,…
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…
