So, I’ve already told all my friends, and my mom, and Facebook about this, so I won’t spend too much time on it – but I wore a hat to church today! Technically called a fascinator these days, because you know, they feel like they have to sell it under another name to actually sell itContinueContinue reading “Hats and Printers”
Tag Archives: Writing
Rant: Training a Husband
So, I have the day off today, for which I am every so grateful. It was pretty much worth the hours upon hours of work for the Full-Scale Exercise my team did last week if it resulted in a couple days off without using PTO. And I fully intend to use today to write forContinueContinue reading “Rant: Training a Husband”
The Need for Silence
First things first – head over to my other blog (http://storyidyls.blogspot.com/) and check out my most recent post on fear of failure! Because you all know that is my favorite subject, so I couldn’t resist posting about it on there too and am currently working hard not to regret it. Second things second: I loveContinueContinue reading “The Need for Silence”
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,ContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue reading “This Chaotic World”
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 wantContinueContinue 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 voraciouslyContinueContinue reading “The Harm in Innocent Wishes”
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, myContinueContinue 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 afterContinueContinue reading “Resources and Research”
Writer Fears: Self-Promotion
If there is one thing you get out of all those random writing articles, online writing tips, and even tips from writing friends, it is that – these days – you are supposed to establish an online writer’s presence before you even get published. Apparently your agent is going to look online for you toContinueContinue reading “Writer Fears: Self-Promotion”
Forest Idylls 