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Does Your Home Spark Joy?

Does Your Home Spark Joy?

Marie Kondo, the organization guru’s question: Does it spark joy? is easily answered – by the beloved stuff and clutter in our home-sweet-home. My home sparks joy – does yours?

Remarkably Bad Travel Choices

Remarkably Bad Travel Choices

My husband and I returned a couple of weeks ago from our second trip of 2023. While both trips were stellar, bad flight choices eclipse our travel memories… for now. When the trip photos fill an album, with our precious anecdotes and insights, a great perspective will be gained.

The Road Less Traveled

The Road Less Traveled

A synopsis of my year so far and a request to share yours, along with a pseudo-contest to guess ‘My Favorite Mistake’ by Sheryl Crow.

The Stirring Sound of Hot Chocolate

The Stirring Sound of Hot Chocolate

Some people play spoons, some people elicit sounds from goblets and glasses, and you can evoke tinkling melodies with your spoon in a mug. Then you can swig the mug’s contents to refresh your spirit on a rainy day.

Rejection is Protection

Rejection is Protection

Throughout my life, I’ve been rejected, dejected, and lied to, as have all human beings. It’s important to note that sometimes rejection is protection. A roadblock to one’s best life doesn’t always have a workaround.

Life’s Third Act

Life’s Third Act

A legendary structure for writing is called The Hero’s Jurney. Invented by Joseph Campbell. This structure aligns with my life, hopefully, yours, too. I’m in my life’s third act – how about you?

Process vs. Product

Process vs. Product

In the book world, there are factions and affinities. One subgroup is process-oriented while another is product-oriented, for example. Neither is right or wrong – and we all write on!

Mistakes Made; Mistakes Amended

Mistakes Made; Mistakes Amended

It’s a new year for you and your writing life. With advice from a famous writer to buttress your spunk, you’ll be a rock star in 2023! All you have to do is try without fear of making mistakes.

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