Creativity . . . and Varieties Thereof (Thankfulness Thursday, week 2)
I've decided to focus each Thursday on something specific that I am grateful for. Today, I'm focusing on . . . Creativity! For much of of my life, I lamented the fact that I was not creative. I wasn't being humble or trying to invite protestations from others...
Well, That was a Bust!
I began last week with great anticipation. My bulletin journal planner had a reasonable amount of weekly to-do's, and I had a really nice plan for eating well, getting the appropriate exercise, etc. Monday and Tuesday went according to plan, and then, out of...
Spending Fast, day 1 (Dream Save Do, week 24)
I'm participating in a 30-day spending fast. The plan is to purchase only necessities -- food, gas, etc -- the entire month of June. Feel free to jump in and join me; if you do, I hope you'll share your own experiences and thoughts via a comment. Today is day 1 of...
Why the Hate?
A few days ago, several "news" (and I use that term very, very loosely) outlets began sharing the story about alleged sexual misconduct by then-teenager Josh Duggar, oldest son of the "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars. I've been absolutely amazed at the comments...
Going on a Fast! (Dream Save Do, week 23)
I'm excited to share with you that I'm preparing to go on a spending fast for the month of June!My overall plan is to purchase only food, gas, and any other absolute necessity. No books -- not even a 99-cent download from amazon.com. No yarn -- I have enough...
Five Minute Friday: Rise
I'm very excited again this week to join a talented group of women bloggers in an online, unedited flash mob free write. This week, the word-prompt given to us by our fearless leader Kate Motaung (whose wonderful blog can be found at katemotaung.com) is "turn". My...
This Past Year (Thankfulness Thursday, week 1)
I've decided to focus each Thursday on something specific that I am grateful for. Any time I am asked or stop to think about what/who I am thankful for, my very first thought is my son and daughter, so it would be natural for me to write my first "Thankfulness...
Where the Whirlwind has Landed Me
Whirlwind: 1) a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape2) used in similes and metaphors to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or processYesterday morning I sat on the patio, journal on my lap and pen my hand, and...
May 8: For What it’s Worth
I'm participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today's prompt instructed participants to share a piece of advice for others.I'm actually going to share 3 1/2 pieces of advice today.1. This first one has two parts, but it's still just one piece of...
May 7: Lions and Tigers and Bears — Oh My!
I'm participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today's prompt instructed participants to share what it is they are most afraid of.Hands down, I'm most afraid of something bad happening to one of my children. So much so that even listing the...