Prep Work
Creating my own space has been challenging. Physically and mentally, I have been dredging the trenches. Prep work sucks. I have combed through and cleared out the clutter of negativity and stress. Mentally preparing myself to write words that will be…
Sifting through the Weeds
I’ll admit, my energy has shifted a bit. While focusing more on the craft of my novel writing, I have neglected my blogging. I promised myself that I will continue to post through the challenges. My goal for this blog is be honest. To showcase how…
Getting a Little Help
Wearing the same yoga pants as yesterday, I make my way through the school drop off without incident. My logic for donning the day old yoga pants: No one sees the bottom half of me anyways. The car door, my ally, hides my…
My Writing Through A Prism
This blog has served many purposes for me over the past 10 months. My strength and confidence in sharing my writing has improved. Although, I still have stage fright when it comes to sharing my novel. I’m getting there though. Slowly but…
Weathering Life
I took a walk today. A friend and I decided that we needed an adventure and a bit of exercise. Stepping away from the bustling coffee shop, we donned our cameras and set out for the unknown. After several good shots and great conversation,…
The Parenting Parking Lot
Each one is different. Diverse, yet still serving the same purpose. Some stand out. Proud and boastful, showcasing their bright colors. Some are ghostly white. Easy to spot, but also easy to ignore. The faded and tired are mixed in somewhere. They…
A New Mindset With A Side Dish of Existing Reality
Each day is new, but always includes our existing reality from yesterday. Every minute is a chance to live, but it is also another opportunity to improve our mindset. As many do, I find myself buried under the weight of…
Me, Myself, and a Million Uninvited Ideas
As a writer, I argue with my own thoughts constantly. There are times when I don’t know which ideas are good and which are bad. I portray a totally different thought process…… depending on my moods. On bad days, I…
My View of Divorce from the Back Row
Having to witness a friend deal with marital issues is hard. Maybe because I am an Alumni to the School of Divorce. Maybe because I love her so much and hate to see her life disrupted and trampled on. Maybe…
Losing the "Me" in "Mom-me"
Two weeks ago, I reached an end. The end of my Summer Patience. Yes, I gave it a name, because patience of any type deserves a title. I have been neglecting my blog and writing. Primarily due to the constant…
