Have you ever felt a bit… flat? Not disastrously so, like terrible things are happening. More like tiny things are happening and you feel fine, but not fully alive. Not inspired. Not excited. That was me about 6 weeks ago. Everything was okay, yet my days were somewhat forgettable. Then a barred owl changed ... continue reading
Emerging from Holiday Sloth
Ah, the holidays. A chance to let go, unwind and too often fall into a lazy comfort that can be hard to arouse oneself from. I started the holidays busy, busy, busy… and by the end it was trashy novels and Christmas cookies. Sigh. There’s nothing wrong with this – I need that mindless downtime as much as the next person. ... continue reading
Demystifying the Solo Writing Retreat
While many of us sigh longingly about wanting to go on a solo writing retreat, usually it ends there. Better to keep it a far-off fantasy than an up close reality, right? If we actually GO, who knows what might happen! It could be uncomfortable, the writing might be terrible, or we might stare into space and do ... continue reading
How Have Things Changed for You?
A question I’ve been asking people lately is this: “How have things changed for you since the pandemic began?” Often I get a list of all the things that have been hard – and yes, there are plenty of those -- or a puzzled look. Yet whether we are essential workers or have had the luxury of more time, how many of us have ... continue reading
The Three Words that Free Us
Last week a family member shared some upsetting news, and I just lost it. I couldn’t be “strong” or “hold it together.” So, I did what I do when I need healing – I took a walk, even though it was late and dark outside. I started thinking about all the things that were tilted in my life, from the pandemic to the ... continue reading