This week, I'm reviving the Friday Five where I briefly detail five things I've learned about life this week. 1. We learn to laugh in stages. I didn't know this was part of human development, but we actually don't laugh all at once! Right now, when I tickle George's belly, he gives off a couple grunts. He's not at the "peals of laughter" stage. It's hilarious…
Welcome to the Friday Five – my weekly tradition of listing four thoughts or lessons from my week, and one fun picture. This has been a low energy week for me (sometimes hibernation sound like such a good idea!), and it’s been a good time to practice reminding myself that I’m still a worthy, lovable person, even when I feel too tired to do anything that…
Welcome to the Friday Five – my ritual at the end of each week in which I list four things I’ve learned plus one fun picture. This was a week of idea growth for me. I posted a short story collaboration with a fellow author friend, and pursued an artistic obsession I’ve had with Pan’s Labyrinth ever since I watched that film. This may turn into…
Here is my Thanksgiving edition of the Friday Five: where each week I share four things I’ve learned and one fun photo. This post falls within the month of November, so I think it's still timely, plus, I ask, when is being thankful out of season? 1. Thankful hearts awaken kindness in others. Have you noticed that it’s pretty much impossible to be mean or harsh…
Here is my Thanksgiving edition of the Friday Five: where each week I share four things I’ve learned and one fun photo. This post falls within the month of November, so I think it's still timely, plus, I ask, when is being thankful out of season? 1. Thankful hearts awaken kindness in others. Have you noticed that it’s pretty much impossible to be mean or harsh…
Welcome to the Friday Five where every week I share 4 life observations from my week and 1 fun photo. It’s been a great week! I’m feeling productive at work, and I have energy in spite of a 4pm sunset and thick cloud cover. This week my HappyLight bathed me in energizing UV light from its new spot on my desk. I really think it’s helping…
Welcome to the Friday Five where every week I share 4 life lessons/observations from my week and 1 fun photo. Do you ever have those weeks when all seven days seem to be about getting just ONE thing done? I’ve heard it’s better to strive for one objective than many, and this week has been one of those. My goal? Slash off the thousands of unnecessary…
This has been a week of movement for me. I moved forward in my work with bolder, braver decisions and put some new projects in motion. My head is whirling and I'm traveling this weekend, but it's been a good week, altogether. 1. Small equals close. I love big gatherings, but there's a hidden rule when you have more than six or seven people in a…
I’m happy to report that my nervous twitch has subsided and I’m safely returned from beautiful British Columbia (and yes, I had a great time at my Canadian conference). This has been a week of really focusing what I have to say in my writing, and looking at my stories with the eyes of someone intent to slash out needless words. Dangerous work, when you think…
Happy Friday! Writing has been steady but a little slow for me this week. My mind is going in a dozen places, and I anticipate it will stay this way for most of the month, but I’m hanging in there and trying to plan my work on a daily basis, rather than worrying about tomorrow. 1. Life is too short to spend it freaking out about…