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Novel Frustrations

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou I’m thinking about adding a character to my story and it’s really giving me a lot of trouble. I don’t have a clear idea who the character is or where to put them within the story. I know their role inContinue reading “Novel Frustrations”

How to Value Human Life

How do we bring value back to being alive? Well, before I took time to value myself I always made excuses to do it later, or next week, or when my daughters grow up, or when I’m retired and can really focus. The thing is, if we can’t value ourselves right now, we can’t value our children,Continue reading “How to Value Human Life”

Current Read and Listen

The Archer by Paulo Coelho I love the accessibility of books in todays world. I wonder how many more books I would have read if I had this feature when I was younger? Also have to share a song I took time to appreciate today Creeping Death by Metallica What are you reading? What areContinue reading “Current Read and Listen”

Bedtime Affirmation

I found this bedtime affirmation and I wanted to share. I like to sandwich my sleep with affirmations. Go to sleep with and positive affirmation and wake up with one too. I learned that this helps to start your day on the right path. (Louisa Havers) So tonight my affirmation is, I am my ownContinue reading “Bedtime Affirmation”

Langston Hughes

I spent some of my solitude Sunday at a local coffee shop reading The Selected Letters of Langston Hughes. I’m so happy people preserved his letters. It’s always nice to see these well known poets are humans like ourselves. Even more so, that they are humans who have gone through similar experiences as ourselves. ThisContinue reading “Langston Hughes”

Wonka!!!!!

I am so excited for this to come out!! Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved WillyContinue reading “Wonka!!!!!”

Are You a Giver or a Taker?

A lesson from Adam Grant In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyXRYgjQXX0&t=371s I’m a huge fan of Adam GrantContinue reading “Are You a Giver or a Taker?”

Julia Cameron

Today I’m sharing a blog post from Julia Cameron. Julia Cameron is the author of The Artist’s Way. Here’s a blerb from her bio. She is the best-selling author of more than forty books, fiction and nonfiction; a poet, songwriter, filmmaker and playwright. Commonly referred to as “The Godmother” or “High Priestess” of creativity, herContinue reading “Julia Cameron”

In honor of the Andy Grammer Concert Tonight

I really enjoyed all the positive things Andy shared with the crowd. I think he’s a really great role model and creates music for everyone to enjoy. Here’s one song that really touched me. It’s called Saved My Life by Andy Grammer and R3HAB Whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-ohI think you should know you saved my life IContinue reading “In honor of the Andy Grammer Concert Tonight”