What brings you peace? The sound of ocean waves; a stroll along its strand. The scent of the great pines, a path, holding his hand. Lifting my voice in praise, with others or alone. Gentle refreshing rain that nourishes what's sown My hands on a keyboard; my anxiousness release. These moments of my life have … Continue reading PEACE
Category: Just Thoughts
Here and There
What are you most excited about for the future? Here, on Earth, I'm so excited to finish this first novel and get it published. I'm nearly finished, then for beta readers. I have several other writing projects I'm excited for as well. I know I should finish one project before starting another, but I break … Continue reading Here and There
Passions
What are you passionate about? Passion: a love and deep desire for. I'm a passionate person. And I have several passions that daily occupy my heart and mind. Ten things I'm passionate about: Learning the craft of writing. Writing powerful prose and poetry that move people. Music, singing, composing, and sharing this gift. Photography, mostly … Continue reading Passions
Human Taglines
If humans had taglines, what would yours be? If you're a professional out there you have one. Branding is a big thing right now. "You are a brand." I hear this all the time in the writing world. "Without a brand you'll never make it big." Kaci Rigney, Creative I'm a creative. "Find your niche. … Continue reading Human Taglines
Unwind
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? This week was a doozy. I attended an online writing conference called Spark Summit. Amazing! Three days (took me four) of 25 speakers. OMGoodness, so much great content, but brain overload. Insert Monty Python here. "My brain hurts." … Continue reading Unwind
Weather
How do you feel about cold weather? Well, depends what I'm doing, I guess. But you can always cuddle and layer in the cold. Lived in Indiana during the winter one year. I loved it. But I didn't go out and play. I now live in the heat most of the year. 110+ summers are … Continue reading Weather
Broken Bones
Have you ever broken a bone? Broken Bones Toes. No fixes there. Could only tape my toes together. One time I thought I was kicking a rock, when I was little, on vacation at my grandma's house in the central valley of California. Ended up that it was a pipe sticking out of the ground. … Continue reading Broken Bones
On My Sleeve
On My Sleeve The oldest thing I wear Is my heart on my sleeve. I tend, as people share, To listen and believe. Maybe I shouldn't care, As they, my heart, bereave. The things they say can tear This heart that’s on my sleeve. I’ve worked so hard, but there Are those who would conceive … Continue reading On My Sleeve
Lead? Follow?
Are you a leader or a follower? Great question. I guess it depends on the subject, doesn't it? We all have our special niche. Lean into it, learn all about it, then lead and light the way. If not follow those that have done their due diligence, so you may learn. Be careful. There are … Continue reading Lead? Follow?
Fave Book(s)
What book could you read over and over again? I read through the Bible every year. Just finished Ruth and started Samuel this morning. God's Word never gets old. I have other favorites, and a truckload of books in my house, many still to be read. But God's Word is my favorite of all. Off … Continue reading Fave Book(s)