“You need a rut to run in.” When I read that years ago in a book about home education, I bristled. A rut? People get stuck in ruts and never change, never take risks, never explore new possibilities. Ruts feel like tedium. Monotony. Boredom. Ruts seem unimaginative and unattractive. Everything in me yearned to break out of any rut I might run the risk of tumbling … [Read more...]
Need Inspiration? Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something!
Whatever your profession—writer, designer, editor, entrepreneur, writing coach, consultant, educator, farmer, parent—the turn of the new year reminds us we're looking at a fresh calendar full of possibilities. How do we make the most of it if we're lacking creative inspiration? Stefan Mumaw, creative director at Callahan Creek and author of Creative Boot Camp, said in … [Read more...]
Developing a Writing Life: Five Writing Strengths
Writing well requires a range of skills and strengths. Hopefully, I have developed many strengths over these 25 years as a professional writer. For fun, I shall explore only five that contributed to my developing a writing life. Five Writing Strengths 1. The ability to sit still for long stretches of time. Not everyone can do this, you know. Some people get … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Douwe Egberts Coffee
For the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. When your Food on Fridays contribution is ready, just grab the button to include with your post. It ties us together visually. Then … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Glutino Crackers
For the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. When your Food on Fridays contribution is ready, just grab the button to include with your post. It ties us together visually. Then … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Creamy Grits
For the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. When your Food on Fridays contribution is ready, just grab the button to include with your post. It ties us together visually. Then … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: October 3, 2012
Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Sometimes I mix up the order, just to keep you on your toes. Care to join me? [simplylinked list=7f9eaed0-0254-4043-b9bc-20c8377ec9a3] Reading A few months ago, a representative for an author … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: September 12, 2012
Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Sometimes I mix up the order, just to keep you on your toes. Care to join me? … [Read more...]
Incomparable Sensation: My History with Cocoa Mixes (a cautionary tale)
When I was young, I loved to drop a few spoonfuls of Nestle Quick into a glass of milk, stir, and sip. Buoyant pods of powdered chocolate inevitably remained intact, bobbing to the surface, swirling in the milky whirlpool created from my steady stirring. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 18, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI didn't get much reading done this week, and I'm trying to be okay with that.Sometimes I think a Kindle tucked in my purse would allow me to make the most of unexpected free time.PlayingOne of our kids is … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Easy Beef Stroganoff
(smaller button below)For the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. When your Food on Fridays contribution is ready, just grab the broccoli button to paste at the top of your … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: July 20, 2011
Apologies for the belated post today.Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you're keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
What I Am
Curiosity Journal: May 11, 2011
I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.Reading: Haven't progressed in Sophie’s World. I set it aside last week when I was so sick I couldn't get out of bed. I did start Guy Kawasaki's Enchantment, however, so that I could participate in book club over at TheHighCalling.org. I wrote about it … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Behold, Grandma Cookies!
(smaller button below) Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.If you want, you could tell us what you're going to plant this year in your garden, or the first thing you'll buy at the farmer's market when it starts up this spring season. Basically we’re … [Read more...]
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