It's easy, when your main job involves staying at home and doing things you love (or at least think you love...most of the time...except when you don't), to remain focused on yourself. And the longer you stay at home, the harder it can be to force yourself to look outside at others, other needs, and… Continue reading Being Okay
Tag: Peace
Everyday Idylls
I stopped, gasping for breath, gaping up at the sky in complete, utter wonder. No one would ever believe me. So no one but my diary learned about that moment for many years. I was ten or eleven. My family and a few others were walking back to the ranch after visiting the large garden… Continue reading Everyday Idylls
Stress, Lies, and the Truth Behind Them
Overall, I've had a rather stressful week and a half (for a taste of last week, see my latest post on The Writers of Ingleside). But last weekend was delightful. Daniel and I celebrated our anniversary late, and went to Winchester for the weekend, which included apple, peach, and blackberry picking, as well as a… Continue reading Stress, Lies, and the Truth Behind Them
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 and… Continue reading This Chaotic World
Forest Idylls 