Jul 17, 2019 | The Writing Life, The Writing Process
I’m blogging again. It’s been a while. I could list a multitude of excuses as to why, but that would serve no real purpose other than to make me feel better. So I’ll spare you. Since my last blog, I relocated from Atlanta to Tampa. My transition included two...
Mar 7, 2017 | The Writing Life, The Writing Process
One perk of being married to someone in construction management is getting to witness the different phases of building a building. I have been to ground breakings, looked down gigantic holes at poured footings and walked through completed buildings noting unfinished...
Dec 22, 2015 | December Writing Challenge, The Writing Process
Day 22. I count the days much like I did when I quit smoking. Three days since my last cigarette. Ten days since my last cigarette. Twenty-two days since my last cigarette. Counting reminded me of how far I had come. It helped strengthen my willpower when...
Dec 16, 2015 | December Writing Challenge, Depression
It was hard to come to the page today. Every thing inside of me is ready to give up on this whole blog idea. Most of those feelings stem from the fact that I’m tired and sad. I’ve felt that way when I woke up, but dragged myself to yoga in hopes of...
Apr 16, 2014 | Books, The Writing Life
Sometimes the hardest thing about writing is getting started. First, you fight the internal battle to sit your bum in the chair. Once you actually sit, you have to figure out what to write. Then there’s the issue of having an idea in your head only to forget it the...
