Capturing a Moment in the Life of a Writer

Capturing a Moment in the Life of a Writer

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Daily Life, Writing

True story. Sometimes the writing feels impossible. More specifically, the organization of the writing. The structure of a chapter. The narrative arc of a manuscript. What exactly is going exactly where? How are all those facts, all these thoughts and feelings, all...
March, A Month To Spring Forward, Still

March, A Month To Spring Forward, Still

by | Mar 27, 2024 | Daily Life, Memoir, Writing

The harbingers of spring continue this month, with azaleas, daffodils, and forsythia in full bloom, and maples, alders, and dogwood trees beginning to bud out. We have a mallard couple visiting our pond and a blush of robins spreads over the front field bobbing for...
WORK, AND WALKING AWAY

WORK, AND WALKING AWAY

by | Dec 20, 2023 | Daily Life, Writing

I restarted my blog in May and with December’s blog, I’ve met my goal of blogging at least once a month. I almost didn’t reach that goal. I’m tired and considered not blogging this month. I’m tired and considered just posting a picture captioned with Happy Holidays!...
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?

by | Jul 17, 2016 | Daily Life, Writing

The worst part of my day, on the days I run errands, is in the morning when I’m standing in the grocery store watching the clerk ring up my purchases and she asks, “What are you going to do today?” A part of me finds that question an invasion of my privacy, while at...