2020 has not become what I thought it would. I thought - after losing my dogs, my dad, my father-in-law, going through an audit and breaking my arm in 2019 - th... Read More...
The pandemic was, at one point, a nationally unifying experience. We were all at home, stunned, baking banana bread. A little giddy. A little scared. Keeping ou... Read More...
It's a little known fact about the human anatomy that we each have a Smootherator - that flits between heart, mind, and hand - staying, smoothing, soothing our ... Read More...
Today is Easter - a holiday I have always loved. As an optimist, I have always appreciated the return of Spring, daffodils, the egg hunt, spring baskets, Easter... Read More...
IF is something we think about - whether or not that IF happens. IF can be worry or hope, and it holds our attention. "If" and its time-sucking cousin "if only,... Read More...
Writing engages your ego in a death-match.
You write a sentence. You think a sentence. "Is that any good?"
You write a sentence. You think: "Wha... Read More...
Are you interested? Are you paying attention.
Of course. Why?
Because the word MIGHT is mighty. It automatically awakens you, perks up your litt... Read More...
Writing can really string you up. You're writing... it's good... or wait... is it any good?
Shit. You're stopped.
Or... this is fantastic... I l... Read More...
People write about downward spirals in writing ALL THE TIME. We don't often pay attention to our upward spirals. What helps us feel excited by what we're work... Read More...
I think Gratitude is awesome, of course. I mean, who could be against gratitude?
And while I'm on the subject - thank you for reading and commenting and receiv... Read More...
