Of Dances and Writing

I know I haven't posted a real post in awhile. And yes, it means what it usually does - I haven't been writing since July. It's not that I haven't wanted to - I've just been insanely busy. I haven't had a chance to write, read, post, or keep up with friends. This past week,Continue reading "Of Dances and Writing"

This Chaotic World

I haven't written in awhile I know - I have been surprisingly busy - or too tired. One or the other. I took a work trip to Phoenix, which was just lovely. The only down side, of course, was that my husband wasn't with me. Around that time, my progress in CampNaNo began collapsing andContinue reading "This Chaotic World"

Happy Independence Day!

So, I thought about doing a politically based post today. Mostly because of some stuff the pastor said in church yesterday that got me thinking. But you know what? My church also played a video at the beginning of the service and a couple of the sentences stuck out to me. "For this one day,Continue reading "Happy Independence Day!"

Ode to the Ocean

So last weekend we went to the beach with a couple of friends. It is amazing how just some sand, sun, and water can completely change your perspective and mood. I'd been going through a super depressed slump, both due to some personal things and because of the current political environment. Since I do wantContinue reading "Ode to the Ocean"

The Harm in Innocent Wishes

So I recently finished Mere Christianity. Believe it or not, it is the first C.S. Lewis book I've ever finished outside of the Narnia series. Took me a long time to get through it - mostly because I have a hard time with nonfiction. Give me a fiction book, and I will devour it voraciouslyContinue reading "The Harm in Innocent Wishes"

America’s Current Shame

You know I don't write on politics or current issues very often. That is both because I hate confrontation, am filled with fear of confrontation, and because politics and current issues tend to make me so upset that I can scarcely breathe. My insides swell up and all I want to do is scream withContinue reading "America’s Current Shame"

Simple Joy

I know I haven't written in a while. It isn't that I haven't wanted to. In fact, I have had multiple ideas and desires for blog posts, for multiple subjects. I wanted to write posts on friendship, the transgender movement, the presidential election, Trump, writing, growing up, fear, and who knows what else. However, myContinue reading "Simple Joy"

Resources and Research

After worrying about it all week, I finally just went ahead and did my first post on my repurposed blog. For those of you interested, it essentially repeats what I said here previously, just without as many personal details: http://storyidyls.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-required-introductory-post.html My thought is, I will try to post at least twice a month, and afterContinue reading "Resources and Research"