Pancakes

For a very long time - like, half of my life - I hated pancakes. I refused to eat them, even at the annual pancake dinner fundraiser held at my church. The very thought of them - and their fluffy, syrupy goodness - made me feel nauseous. Same goes for waffles and any other similar … Continue reading Pancakes →

Worth 1000 Words #10: Reese

On a Wednesday night in 2007, I received a cryptic text message from my older sister while watching the latest episode of Lost. The message contained only one word. Meow. Some time later, I was dozing off on the couch when my sister returned home and deposited something furry onto my lap. I opened bleary … Continue reading Worth 1000 Words #10: Reese →

Writing Techniques: Time

I think most folks can agree that there isn't enough time in the day to accomplish all the tasks that need to be done. But - and I'll admit, I'm biased - I think this is especially true for folks with creative careers/ambitions. Like many aspiring writers, I have to work a day job. I … Continue reading Writing Techniques: Time →

The 3 Happy Things Journal

I have never been a "journal" person. Not because I don't like to journal, but because I always tumble into the "I'll do it later" mentality and fall off the routine. In an effort to be a more positive and appreciative person, I decided to give journaling another go at the start of 2016. But … Continue reading The 3 Happy Things Journal →