All the Things I Haven’t Done
There is nothing quite as dissatisfying as starting the week off about three four five hours behind schedule. I’ve been working on this post for about a week. I had such good intention – get it written, review it, schedule it to post ahead of time. Get ahead on my plans. Get ahead on life.…
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Wishing in the Real World
It is the time of year for wishing. We wish for presents and surprises from Santa. We wish it would snow. We wish it wouldn’t snow. We wish spring would come already because good grief it’s cold outside. We wish we had lost that extra weight this year, or at the very least exercised more often. We wish that we…
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It’s the Most Flavorful Time of the Year! – Open Thought Vortex
Here we are again, friends. It’s that holiday time of year! And what else do we think of at this time? All things food, of course! But with all the food, festivities, and holiday gatherings, also comes all the holiday stress. Join me over at OTV Magazine today for a few thoughts on how to…
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The Fears We Carry – Open Thought Vortex
Do you remember your childhood fears? I sure do. And at least one of them has to do with that alligator up there at the top of the page. Some of my childhood fears still linger in some form now that I’m all grown up. And I’ve added a few new ones along the way,…
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Proof of Life
I am not often asked why I write. Unless you count the times I ask myself, “Why in the world am I doing this?” That happens frequently. The question is generally rhetorical, but I do know the answers… I suppose my first answer is that I write because (as many of us who do this…
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Begin Again Series on Unfold and Begin
So here’s something new… This morning I am the subject of an interview over at Jennifer Koshak’s blog, Unfold and Begin. Yeah, me. I feel sort of almost famous. Jennifer has a terrific blog. I’ve read many of her posts and I love her outlook. She focuses on embracing life with curiosity and creativity – a…
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Paper Mountain – #Flash4Storms
On Tuesday, I usually run a flash fiction written in response to the weekly prompt from Charli Mills over at Carrot Ranch Communications. Weekly flash fiction prompts are taking a break in the barn for the time being as we kick off this month’s Flash Fiction Rodeo over at the ranch. I still have a…
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Waiting on Disaster
Last week’s headlines were filled with disaster. Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes…and much more. Terrible. As I listened to days of updates, I couldn’t help but wonder what it must be like to sit squarely in the path of destruction. How it feels to know with certainty that it will affect you or your loved ones. How…
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Breaking Radio Silence
I know. It’s been quiet here for a while – a long while. Nearly silent, in fact. I didn’t intend to go anywhere. I just…did. I said to someone last night that when I take a break from my writing, it tends to happen without my knowledge or my consent. This is exactly true and…
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Reigniting Your Passion – Open Thought Vortex
Good morning, friends! Ever feel like your passion has fizzled? That your zest for life could use a little boost? As we cruise through these days of late summer heat, let’s talk about how to turn up the heat and get your passion burning again. I’m over at Open Thought Vortex today…come join us! Source:…
