Over the past few days I have unintentionally initiated quite the debate on my facebook page. The cynicism, sarcasm and disbelief over the healthcare debate I have posted in my status has riled up my sister-in-law (out of four kids, she's the only one who doesn't have the liberal views of her siblings, including, thankfully, … Continue reading Yes, I call myself a writer
Writing & Career
Jour du Journal: You WILL find something to say!
In workshops I facilitate and ones I have attended myself, comments similar to this are usually made: I didn't think I'd have anything to say. I thought I would sit here not knowing what to write. You have to trust your pen. It wants to write. It loves to run across the page in a … Continue reading Jour du Journal: You WILL find something to say!
Obligatory New Year Post
At the end of the year it is the law of the land that you look back on what you have accomplished (or not) and then look forward and make unattainable goals for the new year.I was going to say that I don't like to follow rules and refuse to do this. But the sad … Continue reading Obligatory New Year Post
Just a quickie
No, not that kind (get your head out of the gutter).No, this is just a quick, boastful post to say...I GOT PUBLISHED!In Mama Says (this is the link to their blog, not the zine itself). My understanding is it is just a small Vermont publication, but I don't care. You have to start somewhere, right? … Continue reading Just a quickie
And the universe shifted into place
I am a few hours short of becoming a Certified Journal to the Self Workshop Instructor (through The Center for Journal Therapy). I will have business cards, a brochure, a website (hopefully) and a whole new career ahead of me (again, hopefully). I am very excited by this prospect. Let me tell you how this … Continue reading And the universe shifted into place
Swimming in Blog Love
I want to thank Green Mountain Country Mama for another blog award. I'm feeling so damn special I can hardly stand myself. When I was nominated for the "I Love Your Blog" award I promised I would nominate some more blogs as I went along. Well, I still haven't read enough blogs to make an … Continue reading Swimming in Blog Love
Doing my Blog Love Duty
As a nominee for the "I Love Your Blog" award it was asked that I in turn nominate some of my favorite blogs. Seven to be exact. Unfortunately, I don't even read seven blogs. I have visited many, commented on a few, and kept visiting about four. Not because the others weren't good - I … Continue reading Doing my Blog Love Duty
Returning the Blog Love
^ ^I will explain that lover-ly graphic up there ------------------^and do my reciprocal duty when I haven't got a grant to write.But for now I want to thank Noble Savage for giving me for such a prestigious nod. Visit her blog... she is a writing mother living in my home country. She has a strong … Continue reading Returning the Blog Love
Writers Unite!
I went to a writer's symposium today. Despite being exhausted (this follows two grueling days of workshops on child sexual abuse and other things I'd prefer to remain naively ignorant about), this workshop was just what I needed. Being around other writers (and what colorful characters we are!) is so affirming. Hearing pens frantically scratching … Continue reading Writers Unite!
Waiting for the serendipity to stir
I realized I hadn't said much about serendipity or positive thinking lately. Since I started the job that was the result of a serendipitous event, life has become kind of run of the mill. Despite having not worked (out of the home) for 4 years I have slipped back into the routine and mindset of … Continue reading Waiting for the serendipity to stir
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