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Chicken Soup

Chicken soup when I’m sick is amazing! My husband cooks it every time I’m sick and it always makes me feel better. He started off with the cookbook and now he does it in his own way. Tea and soup are my two favorite things when I’m sick. What are your go-tos when you’re feelingContinue reading “Chicken Soup”

Jim Henson Documentary

Disney+ now has a Jim Henson documentary available. I haven’t even finished it yet, and I’m already inspired. I don’t think I ever took the time to think about how versatile a creator Henson was. This documentary reveals how he fought to see puppeteering become larger than life in America. It’s interesting to see hisContinue reading “Jim Henson Documentary”

Tech Update

I think I’ve reached a point in my rewrite stage where I’m going to need another monitor, but what really fueled this whole idea is that I also want to try some PC gaming. I like Zelda, but I also want to try some other action-adventure games. Learning to use two screens at work hasContinue reading “Tech Update”

Novelist Outlines

Do you outline before you start writing your novel? I didn’t think I did but I just learned today that there’s different types of outlining. Here’s the list Gemini (Google AI) gave me. Choose Your Outline Style When I begin planning my novel the first thing I do is find ways to understand my characters.Continue reading “Novelist Outlines”

Bee Yourself

Since we are on the topic of Disney movies, how about that part where Genie tells Aladdin, “BEE yourself!” Authenticity and vulnerability go hand in hand. It requires consistency, courage, and intention to be Authentic and vulnerable. But as we learned from the Disney movie, Aladdin, it’s the better to be yourself from the beginningContinue reading “Bee Yourself”

This Part Get Me Every Time

“Remember who you are.” came up on my feed today from Lion King. But it reminds me of the scene from Disney’s Moana where her grandmother’s spirit tells her the same thing. I cry at this part every time I watch Moana. So on this lovely Wednesday night, I will share the lyrics but thisContinue reading “This Part Get Me Every Time”

Limits Improve Creativity

Creative Freedom is fabulous but have you ever noticed that creativity improves when people are given limitations? I’m not a huge fan of being told what I can and can’t do with my creativity. Whether it be my social media platforms or my writing. But when I’m really looking for inspo, I search out thoseContinue reading “Limits Improve Creativity”

Some Gave All

“Whether we observe the occasion through public ceremony or through private prayer, Memorial Day leaves few hearts unmoved. Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.” -George H. W. Bush, 1992

Intentions

“An intention is a commitment to yourself that is aligned with action,” according to Peloton, “while goals are larger things that you want to concretely achieve.” There are a lot of things I want to see and feel but I want to be present for them. That means taking a moment to step away fromContinue reading “Intentions”

The Sacred Sala Tree

I was hanging out with my little one and we both learned about a tree that shares the same name as her called the Sacred Sala Tree. It’s origin is in India and this tree is even included in their sculptures. The Sacred Sala tree is also known as Sal or sakhua in northern India.Continue reading “The Sacred Sala Tree”