Writing/Journal Writing
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… And Yet, Every Day I Wonder (Part II)
I wonder at all the beauty the world has seen in the midst of uncertainty the COVID-19 has brought us. I wonder at: I especially wonder at the effect of human touch,…
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All I Do Is Wonder… (Part I)
These days, all I do is wonder. Yesterday I wondered about today. Today I wonder about tomorrow. I wonder what the future will bring. What will post-COVID life look like? Will there even…
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Begin Again (The Virus Edition)
My first blog post in two years was in the works. It’s called Begin Again, my reintroduction to the blogging world. I’ve worked through and come out on the other side of change.…
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Chasing Peace
I’ve had a tough time choosing my annual guiding word for 2018. In my journal, I keep my list of feeling words. They’re words that answer the question, “How do I want to…
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Can One Writer Influence the World?
Everyone seems to be touting the benefits of keeping a journal these days. I’m glad. I’ve always believed the world would be a better place if more people picked up a favorite…
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The 40 Reasons “Why” Challenge
Bryan Hutchinson over at Positivewriter.com is challenging his readers to a “Why I Write” challenge. I know we aren’t all writers, but we all have ‘that thing’ we do. You might love dancing.…
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What’s Your Thread?
Last month, I was a presenter and attendee at Journal Conference 2016: Pioneering the Next 30 Years. It was one of those unique magical experiences that comes only from a gathering of like-minded…
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Starting The New Year Off “Write”
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” – Alex Haley Today, I’d like to share my plans for 2016. I hope you’ll share in…
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Christmas, With Love
Christmas is coming quickly and we are wracking our brains for those perfect gift ideas. In Canada, we have so much. Add our tough economy this year and we’re asking, “What do we…
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Time For Play
“Plenty of play in childhood makes for happy, smart adults — and keeping it up can make us smarter at any age.” – Dr. Stuart Brown, physician, clinical researcher and founder of…