The neglected side yard... Sometimes you catch it in your peripheral vision. You might be scurrying between appointments or checking off your to-do list when you glimpse a scraggly bush. You don’t look too long or hard. You race ahead, pretending that you really didn’t see it. It’s easy to do. There are a ... continue reading
The Sneaky Guises of Perfectionism in Writing
It’s so funny how perfectionism can sneak into our day, even for those of us who wouldn’t typically call ourselves “perfectionists.” Usually I catch it -- this time, it snuck right by me. Someone I admire asked me to write a testimonial for the back cover of her book. After reading it, I made a mental note to write up a ... continue reading