When I sit to write and the words don’t flow, what do I do? Where do I find inspiration?
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Telling Truth from Lies.
I am a storyteller who cannot write. I am a mom who struggles to parent. Are those statements really true?
What I Want?
When the news is filled with vitriol, is it ok to talk about something else? Like what I want? Or my adventures with Amazon Prime?
Let the Sun Shine In…
With temperatures in the 60s in February in Minnesota, winter takes a break restoring hope and perspective.
When I Think About What If?
What if always gets us wondering if the story could be told in another way, but what if the story leads us right where we need to be?
Keep Your Eye On the Ball!
Sports provides lessons both on an off the field. Who knew that an October NLCS playoff game would provide the lessons I needed this October to get back to creating and caring for my family?
Finding Excuses Not to Write
Thirty-one days is a lot of days, even when you start a few days into the challenge. I find after taking a few days off to deal with some medical issues, finding all sorts of excuses not to write. I am too busy. The kids have stuff. I have laundry to do. We are out … Continue reading Finding Excuses Not to Write
To Inspire A Writer
So many authors I read say they write because they have to get the words out, they just have to write or they feel off balance. I know people who say that about exercise, they just have to run. I know people that say this about painting, religion, business...passions need to be realized. It is … Continue reading To Inspire A Writer
To Tame the Inner Critic
Writing is vulnerability on paper; which always brings out my inner critic. Meet Vanilla IC, my inner critic.