When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. Elon Musk In all my years of life, I’ve never been so committed to something outside of people like I am to writing. It’s not really writing per se but it is the develop that comes with it.Continue reading “Time to Connect!!”
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Words of Affirmation
and a YouTube video to go with it I am free of self doubt and worry! I am embracing my true self! I am destined for great things! There’s been a lot of change flowing through my life and I don’t think there’s ever been a time where I was able to welcome all ofContinue reading “Words of Affirmation”
Monday Evening Reflections
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Leonardo da Vinci We all do this at some point or in some way. For me reflecting on a daily basis and writing about it is quite the challenge. I’m up for it though! If doingContinue reading “Monday Evening Reflections”
McClelland Barclay
In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to share a little history about an artist who lost his life while serving the United States Navy. McClelland Barclay was born 1891 in St Louis. He was sent to live with his aunt and uncle after his mother passed. While living with his aund and uncle, heContinue reading “McClelland Barclay”
First Morning Thought
This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before. Maya Angelou I have never heard this line before but I’d like to start my mornings with this one! I do love Maya Angelou so seeing that this quote is from here doubles my appreciation for it. I think a healthy amount of disciplineContinue reading “First Morning Thought”
Writing, My Love
Writing is my love. If you love something, you find a lot of time. I write for two hours a day, usually starting at midnight; at times, I start at 11. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Writing is my love, 2 hours a day has never been enough. It easily consumes my life more thanContinue reading “Writing, My Love”
O William Blake
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night. William Blake O William Blake, if you only knew how much I’d love for my life to be as smooth as this quote sounds. Ok ok wait let’s think about this. Something I learned as a writer was thatContinue reading “O William Blake”
Solitude
Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. Rainer Maria Rilke I don’t know that I could find a quote that better explains my marriage. We are a pair humans who absolutely love our solitude. We really don’t require much as lovers of solitude but we do have ourContinue reading “Solitude”
Wave
You’re not a wave, you’re a part of the ocean. Mitch Albom This is an interesting quote. I think it’s important to think about the bigger thing we may be part of. I also think it’s important to accept that sometimes you’re the wave.
Believe
Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt Believe in the person you are and will be. I had a hard time believing in myself for a long time. I’m still learning to believe in who I am and what I’m capable of being. I think that’s something we should always be learning andContinue reading “Believe”
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