“She paused again for an instant; she was looking at Winterbourne with all her prettiness in her lively eyes and in her light, slightly monotonous smile.” Daisy Miller, Henry James This past week made me realize I need to shift the way I’m showing up in my life. I absolutely love Daisy Miller by HenryContinue reading “Rise to the Occasion”
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The Season of Love
“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread, remade all the time, made new.” -Ursula K. Le Guin Valentine’s season has always been my favorite. I like hearts and pink and red and sweet treats. I love love notes and romance and candlelit dinners. It’s not just oneContinue reading “The Season of Love”
Today is Friday. February 6, 2026
Good Morning, 🙏🏽Small Talk: Did you have any dreams last night? ☝🏽Gentle thought: It’s good to practice slowing things down. Saying things like, “How can we look at this from a new angle?” or “Let’s think about this,” makes room for intentionality rather than reactivity. 📝 In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s a quoteContinue reading “Today is Friday. February 6, 2026”
Dreams as Inspiration in Your Writing
“I don’t remember my dreams too much. I hardly have ever gotten ideas from nighttime dreams. But I love daydreaming and dream logic and the way dreams go.” -David Lynch I love dreams. Actually, my love for dreams is, if I remember correctly, what got me into Carl Jung in the first place. He grewContinue reading “Dreams as Inspiration in Your Writing”
Officially a Novelist
“Story matters. Writing is important. Stories make the world go around. Many things begin as words on a page. It matters to the world. And it matters to you. Don’t let anyone rob you of that. Don’t rob yourself of it, either. Don’t diminish. Don’t dismiss. Embrace. Create. Accelerate.” -Chuck Wendig I finished Writer’s QuestContinue reading “Officially a Novelist”
Today is Monday, February 2, 2026
Good Morning, 🙏🏽Small Talk: It’s Monday! How do you feel about Mondays? ☝🏽Gentle thought: Rest creates more productive workers. So does self care. Have you been taking care of yourself? 📝 In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s a quote I shared. “The most important thing is not to let yourself get impatient. You haveContinue reading “Today is Monday, February 2, 2026”
Stand By You
Tonight I wanted to share one of my most favorite Rachell Platten songs. When I first heard this song, it was everything I needed in the moment. Not only did it lift me out of my dark place, we even “just so happened” to get tickets to go see her in concert. My daughter andContinue reading “Stand By You”
January 27, 2026
Good Morning 🙏🏽Small Talk: Tonight, I decided to make myself a dark chocolate mug cake. Wow was it rich. I could only take about 5 bites but it made me sit down and close my eyes for a moment. A ☝🏽Gentle thought: The best way to combat fear in writing is to face it headContinue reading “January 27, 2026”
Come Alive
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”― Howard Thurman Yesterday, I wrote a post about believing in life, and I don’t take back what I said, but I also need to follow up by saying thatContinue reading “Come Alive”
Good Morning
🌞Good morning, Small Talk: I hear there’s a possibility for a snow storm this weekend. I’m a lover of winter weather and now that my iron is good, the cold doesn’t bite so hard which makes it even better! ☝🏽Gentle thought: Are you taking time to appreciate the work you’ve done? The writer’s life doesn’tContinue reading “Good Morning”
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