“My writing process is a mix of research, personal experiences, washing the dishes, raising kids while thinking – then writing.” -Jean Craighead George I feel like this quote is giving away the big secret to writing. Imagine this is where it all comes from, not magic at all. I still believe there’s a mystery involvedContinue reading “The Big Secret”
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Destructive
“There is something unwholesome and destructive about the entire writing process.” -Joy Williams This is the most honest and real quote I’ve seen yet when it comes to the writing process. I like to fantasize about having a neat desk, with a neat outline, and the story unfolding, in order, exactly when I sit inContinue reading “Destructive”
Interesting Bits
“I’m a big fan of editing and keeping only the interesting bits in.” -Sarah Vowell I write, write, write, then slash, slash, slash. Then I do it over and over again. I don’t know if my writing process will ever change or speed up, but I think this method gets down to the bone. What’sContinue reading “Interesting Bits”
What’s to Come?
“The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.” -Eminem This is both scary and relieving at the same time. I mean nobody really knows. We have this idea and our rituals, but really we just do those things to create a senseContinue reading “What’s to Come?”
Grace
“Grace is what matters in anything – especially life, especially growth, tragedy, pain, love, death. That’s a quality that I admire very greatly. It keeps you from reaching out for the gun too quickly. It keeps you from destroying things too foolishly. It sort of keeps you alive.” -Jeff Buckley I lead with grace. IContinue reading “Grace”
Walking Contradiction
“An artist is someone who can hold two opposing viewpoints and still remain fully functional.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Fitzgerald hit the nail on the head with this one. I have so many contradictions living in me. Most of my actions are based on my values, but I’m not perfect; I have weak spots thatContinue reading “Walking Contradiction”
Make Every Accomplishment a New Beginning
“A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for the next leap forward.” -Harvey Mackay This is my day to celebrate the last day of the semester. I got myself a Reese’s cup, and now I’m going to take a couple of days to relax and decompress. How’s yourContinue reading “Make Every Accomplishment a New Beginning”
Life as Art and Breaking Free
“Stand boldly at the cross roads and make an art of it.” Your life is your art. Your reality is your escape. You get to wake up and decide who it is you will serve, what it is you will serve. I often lean toward the things that set my soul on fire. I’ve beenContinue reading “Life as Art and Breaking Free”
Life is Art
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” -Havelock Ellis I’ve never been any good at letting people go. That’s one huge reason why I make sure I connect with people I truly want around forever. Because this girl just loves people forever. But I agree, learningContinue reading “Life is Art”
Empowered by Femininity
The moon is full and so is my heart. Wow, I was absolutely not expecting this femininity journey to take root the way it did. And this full moon is bringing up so many beautiful thoughts and emotions for me to sift through and learn from. I’m not quite ready to share all my thoughtsContinue reading “Empowered by Femininity”
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