“Used correctly, boredom can help you demolish your writer’s block, strike upon new ideas, and produce prose to be proud of.” -Writers Treasure “It is the fear of boredom, and the ease of distraction from boredom – enabled by the internet and smartphones – that is dangerous to writing. Little wonder Kingsley Amis said ‘the artContinue reading “Benefits of Boredom”
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Stoicism for Moms
“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.” -Epictetus Motherhood can be an amazing journey, but like most things of value in life it also comes with its challenges. Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasizes reason, virtue, and resilience, can offer someContinue reading “Stoicism for Moms”
Embrace the Imperfect Draft
Today’s a great day to embrace the imperfect draft. Let go of perfectionism. The first draft is for exploration, not publication. Don’t be afraid to write badly, because you can always edit well later. Just get it down while it’s fresh in your mind, and hash out the details later. “I’m getting the ideas out,”Continue reading “Embrace the Imperfect Draft”
Cotton Candy Grapes
My family loves Cotton Candy Grapes. Anytime we find them on the shelves (which isn’t often) we snatch up a bag and finish them within the next couple days. According the the Grapery website you can get their Non-GMO Cotton Candy grapes between mid August to late September. Other brands may sell them earlier. IfContinue reading “Cotton Candy Grapes”
The Mayans
Today, I’m interested in the Mayans. So I’m sharing what I found. “The Mayan Empire, centered in the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, reached the peak of its power and influence around the sixth century A.D. The Maya excelled at agriculture, pottery, writing, calendars and mathematics, and left behind an astonishing amount ofContinue reading “The Mayans”
2024 Goal
I have a lot of goals but one of my newest goals is getting my nails done regularly. It started out that it was going to be hair, nails, and clothes but baby steps. I want to treat myself better. Not just emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I want to take my time taking care ofContinue reading “2024 Goal”
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver is out!! I can’t wait to watch it! I couldn’t stop watching the first part of Rebel Moon. It really snuck up on me. I started to watch Part Two Sunday, but I was too sleepy to focus. I didn’t want to miss anything. I want the good guysContinue reading “Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver”
Earth Day
I love this image by Silvia Bancora! I found it on kreafolk . com Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year to raise awareness about the importance of protecting nature. “A nation has to love and protect the lakes, rivers, forests, birds, bears, flowers and seas of the geography they live on! ― MehmetContinue reading “Earth Day”
Ways to Decompress
Just had to use some of these myself today. Experiment and find what works best for you. The key is to find healthy ways to manage stress and create some time for relaxation in your day.
Life’s Grand Adventures
Going from Stay at home mama to working full time mama has been a fantastic adventure. I’m changing so much. The things I need and desire are completely different. My confidence is different. My focus is different. To be honest sometimes the change feels wrong but I just take time to remind myself that changeContinue reading “Life’s Grand Adventures”
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