Where the Characters Lead Me: The Final Chapters 📖
Hello and Happy Mid-Week! I almost opened this post with something close to what Lady Whistledown says to greet her readers. For those who may not know, she’s a character from Netflix’s Bridgerton series. I’m a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each week’s blog. I don’t want to bore you—or repeat […]
When the Muse Takes a Day Off: Rabbit Holes, Cryptids, and Creative Sparks
Happy Wednesday—or Hump Day, as some say, since it’s the middle of the week. It used to be that when I went into an office, Wednesdays felt like the longest day of the week. Now that I work from home, the length of the day depends on the lack of inspiration, how many (and what […]
From Chaos to Creativity: Easter, Art, Writing, and a Wild Week Ahead🎨🤪
Hello and Happy Easter, My Friends! Easter, like Christmas, brings to mind thoughts of fun with friends and family, celebrations, and of course, the religious images many of us were brought up to believe in — a day of rest and time with loved ones. For me, it started off extremely slow. I overslept (not […]
Prepping for Author Con: Getting Ready for the Weekend!
As I sit on the couch, all cozy in a furry (fake fur) blanket, warm hoodie, and comfy, soft leggings, writing this post, I’m hoping this cold and rainy front that has crept in will go away before Saturday. Why, you ask? Because the first Annual Author Con in Smyrna, TN is this weekend, and […]
Can a Well-Seasoned (Not Old) Dog Learn New Tricks? I Think So! 🐾
My question, “Can you teach a well-seasoned dog new tricks?”, is one I’ve asked myself several times recently—well, several times in the last six months. And of course, this isn’t about training old dogs. I know—I have enough of them! But this isn’t about dogs. Also, I prefer words like well-seasoned, vintage, and classic to […]
What to Write – Embracing My Phoenix
Recently, I was asked to write a story based on my experiences—my ups and downs, life’s valleys and peaks. Dreams coming true or burning in the flames created by fear. It’s way easier to talk about these things than to actually write them down. And, of course, I’ve been putting it off. I’ve known I […]
Getting My Groove Back (Eventually 🙃)!
Hello Friends and Neighbors,Today has been productive in some ways and non-productive in others. Productive in finally giving a few reviews on products I bought that were flawed. I ended up getting refunds on those items as well. Yay!Productive in putting away laundry that I have been avoiding, as well as getting a few items […]
Writer’s Block and How I Do or Do Not Deal – Part 2
This week I’ve been dealing with feeling overwhelmed about which project to work on first. I have several books started, creative writing homework, art projects, and I’m putting together a YouTube channel with my sister. Hair-pulling to follow… I’m thrilled to have so many things to do, but… when I get overwhelmed (even with good […]
Writer’s Block and How I Do or Do Not Deal – Part 1
Writer’s block – the art of turning “not” writing into a sport. Procrastination becomes your companion. Ideas of things to write about become things to do instead. When you are in the grips of Writer’s Block, or as I like to say, you’ve been bitten by the Procrastination bug, you might get caught up in […]
Fun Day ~ Sunday!
Hello and Happy Sunday, everyone! Today has been kind of a whirlwind. The weather was beautiful, so I was able to reach my exercise goal with a nice walk to our favorite coffee shop. We also tried to start Axel on his appetite stimulant, but for a dog who moves really slowly these days, he […]