Writing

Life Journaling with NOSO

This is somewhat different than the usual post. On the surface, it’s basically extolling the power of journaling…

There is Nothing But the Practice

“To cook or fix some food, is not preparation; it is…

5 Ways to Love a NaNoWriMo (or any) Writer

We’re well past the first week, and you’re getting an idea now of what the rest of the month is going to be like. I’m not talking abou you, Writer, but your partner. Yes, you, Writer’s friend/lover/spouse/child/parent. “Manic” is often a word people like…

Using Apathy to Overcome Self-Doubt

It’s a trite saying, but there’s some truth to it: before you can love someone else, you have to love yourself. There’s a lot behind that, involving self-care and not burning yourself out and not distracting yourself from your own problems by focusing on others — but…

you get the life you make

Be careful what you wish for…

Money Follows Passionate Action

It’s a lot of fun to see that team that you’ve supported for years come out of “Dark Horse” status and start to make it. Ask anyone who was a fan of the Green Bay Packers before they hit the Super Bowl. Or any Cubs fan, for that matter (though I think they might still be…

what is the purpose of what I write?

Break Time

I’m sorry, am I late? Sometimes I lose track of time…

In all seriousness, I do apologize for the hiatus. It was semi-intentional; the busiest week I have is Memorial Day Weekend, and has been…