We met at a meeting involving a nonprofit where I once worked. Strangers, yet both of us committed to helping this nonprofit thrive. Both of us single moms who wanted to help other single moms and their kids. She listened carefully to my introduction and to the presentation I gave. But I noticed a frown […]
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As a writer, observation is one of my most important tools. Awareness of this tool causes me to listen for dialects when people speak and watch how their actions synch with emotions. This practice helps me develop realistic novels as I incorporate those rhythms into the characters who people my books. Observation notes interesting quirks
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Isn’t it interesting how we can tell others what to do but not apply that same wisdom to ourselves? With my writing clients, I often ask, “What are you doing for an artist date?” The artist date comes from Julia Cameron and her best-selling book, The Artist’s Way. An artist date is an intentional setting
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It makes sense to post about gratitude during this Thanksgiving week. Each year’s Thanksgiving week brings a variety of experiences to draw on. More wisdom learned (hopefully). More intuition about possible gratitudes. Several years ago, I learned more about the power of gratitude when I followed the blog of Ann Voskamp. Her book, One Thousand
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As I was paying bills, it happened again. Another online company wanted me to upgrade my account. Translation: pay more money for a few more services. Nay, nay. Ah, upgrading. The DIY shows focus on upgrading the home, particularly the kitchen. Fun to watch and imagine how I might do the same. Some day. As
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The following post is an excerpt from the book Just for Today: Hope for Single Moms. I do believe, however, that it is appropriate for all my followers — no matter what your marital status. God shows how much he cares for us when he declares himself as being both Creator and Husband. The One
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