Carol EatonAnticipating winterA couple of weeks ago, the nip in the air, green leaves giving way to oranges and reds, pumpkin spice lattes, and numerous fire pits…5d ago5d ago
Carol EatonAscending more mountaintopsLast week’s post explored summiting actual peaks, which for most people doesn’t happen to often. Metaphorical ascents, on the other hand…Oct 5Oct 5
Carol EatonSummiting fourteenersCoined in 1945, the term fourteener refers to mountain peaks at or above 14,000 feet. Regarding “the significance of 14,000-foot mountains…Sep 28Sep 28
Carol EatonFalling for fallTomorrow is the day! The long anticipated nip in the air, the pop of yellow aspens, the flavor of pumpkin spice, and more. The first day of…Sep 22Sep 22
Carol EatonChanging namesEver wonder how writers pick the titles for their novels? Or better yet, the names of their main characters?Sep 14Sep 14
Carol EatonEncouraging momentsEveryone needs a boost sometimes. The daily grind can wear even the most motivated folks down after awhile. It’s common to set ambitious…Sep 7Sep 7
Carol EatonCaterwaulingWords can be great fun. Ask any writer. Discovering a new, unusual one generates a little pizazz in an otherwise humdrum day.Aug 31Aug 31
Carol EatonDueling jobsWriters tend to be quiet folk who spend much of their time alone at a keyboard transferring imaginary storyworlds into words and scheming…Aug 25Aug 25
Carol EatonFailing to launchAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of young adults living at home has doubled from 1970 to 2020. Many from older…Aug 171Aug 171
Carol EatonAsking for helpEver have a day where the next thing feels impossible? Mind exhausted, muscles spent, emotions raw. But there’s no one else. Time to get…Aug 101Aug 101