Earlier this month, I traveled with my family to Colorado to see extended family, including my in-laws, my sister-in-law and her family, and my brothers and their families. We'd scheduled our trip around my nephew's high school graduation. About a week before, I'd texted my brother to find out the flow of events during our... Continue Reading →
The number one food that reminds me of summer is WATERMELON! I know that's not an original answer, but when I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, we ate seasonal foods, so it wasn't possible to find summer foods like watermelon or grapes in the winter months. Maybe that makes them seem more... Continue Reading →
After today's writing, I will have written for 29 days in a row. I learned to prioritize my writing. I am proud of myself for writing on work days, weekends, travel days, and holidays, such as Mother's Day. I learned that I would get it done when I put the time and dedication ahead of... Continue Reading →
What makes me feel confident as a writer? My personal favorite is finding a topic, researching, and writing about it. I spend days reading my story aloud to myself, my dog, and my family. When it's good enough, I share it with my writing group. They give me feedback that I incorporate, then publish on... Continue Reading →
Whenever I feel insecure, my response is to take action! I used to be afraid of public speaking, so I applied for a teaching position at a local college. I didn't feel confident praying for people, so I joined a prayer team. I was afraid to publish a book, so I self-published. But there's no... Continue Reading →
One thing that makes me insecure about my writing is not winning writing competitions. I know rejection is part of the writing game, but I want everyone to love what I write as much as I do. Ha! It doesn't bog me down or keep me up at night, and I honestly feel like it... Continue Reading →
Progress is a tricky word because people define it differently. I think of the progress in my neighborhood, and it brings to mind torn-up streets and sidewalks. They were demolished to install fiber so we can have faster Internet at home. When I drive past the construction zone at the bottom of my hill, I... Continue Reading →
The scene outside my window is GREEN! Although it's a gloomy day, weather-wise, the first thing I see is the locust tree branch that hangs precariously close to my window. Its leaves are bright yellow-green, and they spread outward like fingers on an open hand. Beyond that, I see the golden buttercups that dot the... Continue Reading →
Dear 10-year-old self, On this last day of 4th grade, I encourage you to enjoy sleeping late, playing outside and reading lots of books. Try to remember the skills you learned this year so you will be prepared for 5th grade in the fall. Imagine the fun you'll have spending time with your brothers, cousins,... Continue Reading →
Today the color that caught my eye was PURPLE! After being out of town for a week, I checked my garden this morning to see if any irises had bloomed while we were away. I was happy to see that a purple iris had bloomed and stood tall in a raised bed next to our... Continue Reading →
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