Are you kind to others but too often harsh with yourself? Do you have an inner critic that refuses to be quiet? If so, you’re not alone. When I began this project, I… Read More
(We’re focusing on poetry in my writing class this week. I haven’t written anything share-worthy yet, so I thought I’d post this treasured poem written by my brother and given to me in… Read More
Here is my response to another writing prompt from Alchemy: The Art and Craft of Writing (the really cool writing class I’m taking), along with a few comments from participants in the class.… Read More
I saw this saying, “The grass grows where you water it,” and it speaks to how I’m feeling today. It’s May 1st, and I usually would have already had my monthly goals mapped… Read More
I traipsed through the long hallway with my large white envelope under my arm. I’m seeing yet another doctor, carrying these films that are supposed to reveal what is going on inside of… Read More
(I wrote this for another publication, so the tone is a bit different. I thought some of the ideas might resonate for people.) Popular magazines tell readers how to live with cancer by… Read More
Although Toni Bernhard’s book is called How to be Sick, I found it a lovely and poignant read on how to live, regardless of one’s health status. Toni was a law professor at… Read More
I don’t know if Ashley Hasty’s favorite color has always been purple, but she sure shows a passion for it now. Last year Ashley wore the same purple dress each day of the… Read More
We live in perfectly imperfect bodies. While they do amazing things, they don’t always cooperate with our plans. We get a cold before an important presentation. Our back goes out before a vacation.… Read More
Have you seen this e-card zooming around the Internet lately? While I wouldn’t say it describes me perfectly, there’s something about it that rings true. I relate to the tension of being naturally… Read More
This was a fun exercise for the class I’m taking, Alchemy: The Art & Craft of Writing. In order to help generate writing ideas, we were to come up with a list of… Read More
