I haven’t shared a lot of blogging tips but no better time than now! Before I start shouting out tips from the rooftops, let’s chat about WordPress a little bit. I have been blogging for about 7 years now. WordPress has been the blogging platform I have committed to more consistently than the rest. IContinue reading “Blogging Tip #1”
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In Honor of Our First Family Bike Ride
If you worried about falling off the bike, you’d never get on. Lance Armstrong If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll notice that we went on our first family bike ride. I loved it. So in honor of that, I had to share a bike quote. Don’t let fear keep you from amazing opportunities. WhereContinue reading “In Honor of Our First Family Bike Ride”
What Does this Quote Mean?
All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath. F. Scott Fitzgerald Good writing? Holding your breath? How long? What are we writing about? This quote just creates more questions for me. When we read writing do we know it’s good when we feel like we’re holding our breath?
Loved Much
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much. Robert Louis Stevenson Now, this is the bar. This is worth living up to. Of course, as I have said before, the word “love” is overused, so we have to really think about what it means to love deeply. I alwaysContinue reading “Loved Much”
Energy
The energy of the mind is the essence of life. Aristotle I find this quote to be a great inspiration. My energy has been low. To think, visualize, and exercise my mind has been a bit of a struggle these past couple of weeks. I’m sure my energy will return. It just makes writing aContinue reading “Energy”
Fall Sunshine
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. Francis of Assisi This quote came up on the front page of Brainy Quotes today. I had to use it. I love me some crisp fall sunshine. It’s my favorite kind of sunshine. I like being outside and enjoying the changing leaves. It brings meContinue reading “Fall Sunshine”
Why do you write?
Heres 3 reasons that are good enough for me! 1. It’s a creative way to share my story.2. It makes me think even when I don’t want to.3. Writing fiction gives me freedom to create however I want. Let me know your why in the comments.
The Solar Plexus
Everything You Need to Know About the Solar Plexus (Navel) Chakra The navel or solar plexus chakra is located at the navel. “Manipura” means “lustrous gem of the city,” and is associated with the natural element of fire. Its associated color is yellow, hence its links to fire and, more broadly, the sun.It is directlyContinue reading “The Solar Plexus”
Hold On
To succeed, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you. Tony Dorsett What motivates you? I’m motivated by a lot of things. My kids, my mama, my past self and my own dreams and goals, and improving the wellbeing for myself an those around me bringsContinue reading “Hold On”
Ocean Ties
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came. John F. Kennedy Any trip I take to the ocean makes me feel refreshed. If I’m there all day, I’m tired but still refreshed.Continue reading “Ocean Ties”