Writers and Dry Hands As writers we experience weird things with our hands; crazy cold fingers during the winter, stiff joints or cramped fingers after long writing sessions, and now painfully dry hands during the quarantine. Most of us have washed out hands well prior to this rotten virus, but now we are washing them…
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The Empty Nest Begins
What’s it like? Does anything really change? Will the kids really be gone? Will they ever talk to me again? Do finances get a breather? Are you happy? Are you sad? These were all the questions I had when I began accepting that my kids were growing up and would be leaving the nest soon….
When You Need A Moratorium on Learning
I’m not sure about you, but that is a horrifying thought, especially for someone like me. I love to learn. People who can’t answer a simple question and shrug, drive me insane. Is their curiosity gene malfunctioning? That’s really the only thing I can imagine. Who wouldn’t want to learn? Who cares if it’s a…
Simple Fun
Life is always hectic and even when it’s not, the overabundance that people assume means fun can be wearying. Case in point the fair. The big fair for whatever area you live in. It comes once a year. The kids get excited, the parents cringe at the ever increasing
We All Need a Partner
I took my twin boys out driving the other day. Twin A had a really good day. Twin B had a fairly off day. As twins their dynamic is always fascinating. They compete with each other and it serves them well. They work hard to edge out each other out. However, they also have a…
Are You Disrespectful of Your Readers or Fellow Writers?
Do you really care about your readers? Do you care about the writers and/or readers who attend your conferences, workshops, and author readings? Let’s find out. Everyone has an opinion. That’s good. Life would be miserably boring if we all thought alike. There would be no differences. It’s why politics is such a hot-bed…
Part Two: Lists I Love – Rules of the Rebellion
Last week I posted the number one list I love – you can find it Here. This week, I’m swooning over this list by Steve Kamb who wrote Level Up Your Life (link will take you to Amazon because I thoroughly believe everyone needs this). It’s kind of self-help meets rules for life meets tough…
Value the Small Things
My husband and I had to switch vehicles a few days ago. I drive a truck since I’m usually hauling a crew of boys around (and because, truth be told, I love the truck and its horn). My husband drives a little wagon perfect for decent gas mileage and getting in and out of tight…