I doubt I will ever be one of those people with a five year plan. If you're one of those people, know that I hold you in high esteem. We need you. I need you. What I am, is an ideator. Not only am I an ideator, but I am spontaneous with my ideas. They pop into my mind and, before I know it, I've got …
The Art of Blogging: Interlude
Have you ever seen snow geese? I once had a coworker whose husband was an avid hunter and park ranger, employed by the government and working at one of our state's national parks. I learned a lot from that coworker and her park ranger husband. This coworker is the same woman who suggested I consider …
The Art of Blogging: Bedrock
"You can't help but tell your story." H says that all the time, and I have grown to agree with the sentiment. No matter who you are, your story is going to show through. You've seen it in others, I'm sure. Sometimes, you can tell a person's story, even when they're sure they've hidden it from you. …
Every Little Thing: My (Little) Epiphany
I don't know, y'all. I've got mixed emotions about this book thing. I started a newsletter for people who wanted to follow along with the book-writing/editing/publishing process, and I think I wrote two — maybe three — issues before the whole thing just got to be too much. Writing a book is an …
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The Art of Blogging: Conversation
I read every single comment last week. I didn't respond because I was overwhelmed by all of the, Me too!'s. But, I clicked through, like back in the old days, and I found a few blogs I'd like to introduce you to over the next few weeks, just as I promised. Last week I said I wasn't sure what the …
Cosmos
I bought a hummingbird feeder. And I spent ninety-eight cents on window clings with images of birds sitting on branches. And, I bought seeds. Cosmos seeds. I am good at planting flowers. I am not good at keeping flowers alive. But, every year, I have hope that the small seeds might …