So I started reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield yesterday over lunch.
Wow!
I owe those of you who recommended it a big thank you. It’s definitely the kick I need, and I’d recommend it if you feel “stuck” in how to pursue a creative project, dream job, new business venture, or even personal wellness [...]
I decided I needed to keep busy around the house this weekend, primarily to reorganize and clean up on Saturday, then to stain the deck and plant flowers on Sunday. I also needed to stay busy because it prevented my mind from dwelling on things out of my control, namely the fallout from my personal [...]
Today was national Take Your Child to Work Day (also called Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day). Although our company does not have a formal program, I decided to bring Drama Girl with me for a glimpse into the exciting world of financial services marketing. (T-Rex went in with The Ex, apparently eating [...]
Dear Writing Muse,
Thanks again for stopping by and helping me write my synopsis over the last week. I appreciate your efforts, I really do, it’s just that…well…how do I say this?
I’m a bit concerned about you. I mean, I know I got the words down on paper, but, honey, Anne Lamott wasn’t kidding when she [...]
First, let me say thank you to everyone who shared tips (including drinking, reading, scheduling and wailing) and/or commiserated with me on how I might find a new writing routine in my life. I also want to give a special thanks to the parents who commented — not because life is “better” or “worse” as [...]
I’ve been suffering lately from a beyond-blogging writing slump. I make progress for a week or two on “the book,” or jot down an idea for an essay or article to pitch, and then something happens — life happens — and my productivity and drive all go to pot. It’s like I’ve spent the day [...]
Late Friday night I learned that my grandmother had passed away. She celebrated her 90th in January.
As I’ve written before, I’ve been very blessed to grow up with all of my grandparents and two great-grandparents. My grandma grew up as one of (I think) 13 children on a farm in Michigan and went on to [...]
As you know, I assembled my new TV stand earlier this week. I haven’t started using it yet — I realize I need a new TV because the one I have for this room looks so small and dorky sitting on this great piece of furniture. See how that works?
Instead, we’re using the stand for [...]
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a year since I published my first post, Seeing Red — its sentiment still holds true for me today. Whether you’ve been a regular reader, or you just found me (yeah, I wear pantyhose, ok?), I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU … for reading, [...]
Take 2 people crazy about each other.
Add 1 crisis after another.
Find 1 person struggling to cope with it all; the other struggling to support and understand.
Mix well. Serves 2 large doses of frustration and disappointment.
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Coach and I find ourselves at a place where we never thought we’d be when we started dating only a few months ago. [...]
