you can do hard things
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” (~Henry Ford) I can’t remember when I […]
discover everyday grace
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” (~Henry Ford) I can’t remember when I […]
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, so disconcerting and so discomforting and so downright difficult for a writer as […]
Keep walking, though there’s no place to get to. Don’t try to see through the distances. That’s not for human […]
Whatever you water will grow. Weeds, herbs, those heirloom tomatoes that you planted. It really doesn’t matter. If it’s in […]
So it’s October. The month of Halloween and candy and costumes and early Christmas products in all of the stores. […]
I know it’s not something a lot of people complain about. I sorta wish more of us did, though. I […]
You know you don’t have to know it all right now, right? You just have to know the next right […]
It’s hard to know where to begin. You know? Where to begin, how to begin, what to actually do… It’s […]
There’s nothing quite so intimidating as a blank page. At least for a writer. At least for a writer who […]
A lot of people think that all creative work begins with an idea, a spark of inspiration, a visit by […]
I taught myself how to play the violin. Just up and decided one day that I wanted to, so got […]
What do you hope for? Dream of? Wish or want or desire? The usual? Success. Financial freedom. To lose the […]
Spring has finally sprung ’round these parts, despite this morning’s being chock full of fog and drizzle. I won’t be […]
I’m a big believer in reading. Books, blogs, articles, whatever. You can learn a lot from reading others’ work. But […]