Activities for battling cabin fever
With five kids, we've accumulated a lot of toys and books over the years. We also have a yard! And Netflix, and an Xbox, and …Read More
Category Archives: Creativity
Should I do NaNoWriMo? 2019 thoughts
I'm up early, getting some work done before going for a run, and apparently this morning thing is making me ambitious. Every year around this …Read More
Your first idea might not be your best idea
Good ideas can astonish us with their simple brilliance. I admire whoever thought to call used cars "pre-owned." A little wording shift changes everything! But coming …Read More
The moment of possibility (revisiting my NaNoWriMo novel)
Each year, I make quarterly goals. I like fresh starts so much that I want to give myself lots of opportunities! I make these goals …Read More
NaNoWriMo 2018 update
We are about two-thirds of the way into November. I am happy to report that my National Novel Writing Month novel is coming along at …Read More
It’s still fall for a few more weeks, but here’s how I did on the Fall Fun List
I really love fall. I love the colors, the crisp weather, the cozy feeling that winter is coming but is not yet here. Unlike summer, …Read More
The 2016 holiday fun list
Time passes whether we think about how we are spending it or not. Since the holidays tend to be relatively busy (or "full" to use …Read More
Time makeover: Make art when you can. Relax when you can’t.
About a month ago, I put out a call for reader time logs. Laureen Marchand, a 66-year-old Canadian artist, was among the people to respond. …Read More
Time strategy #5: Leave breathing room
In years of writing about people's schedules, I have learned that we all have different activity tolerances. My inclination in life is more toward "full." …Read More
Time strategy #2: Earn your merit badges
I spent a few years as a Girl Scout. I consider earning badges to be among my more satisfying memories of childhood. While knowledge of, …Read More
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