Stay creative and sane during a pandemic in 2020

Stay creative and sane during a pandemic in 2020

Stay creative and sane during a pandemic in 2020

There are so many ways we can be creative and sane during a pandemic in 2020. How? Let us count the ways… One of the first things I noticed about the stay-at-home lifestyle of the pandemic was – I liked it. I liked being at home. And I also liked not having to go out anywhere. At least for the first few weeks, staying at home seemed like an answer to prayer. I inventoried my pantry, cleaned out my fridge and my stove. Things that I had been putting off for a long time, got done finally! I have even

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7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Write

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Write

Let’s motivate ourselves to write.Ever had lackluster ideas and even more lackluster writing days? Who hasn’t? But it doesn’t have to be that way…especially for new writers. 7 ways to motivate yourself to write Whatever you set your mind to do, you will achieve if you want it badly enough. (I have talked about ways for creatives to get things done in this blog post here) are 7 ways to get yourself motivated to sit down and get ‘er done. Let’s get motivated! Choose what you want to write First, make a list of what you want to accomplish with

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Hiking Trip: Part one-Into the Woods

Hiking Trip: Part one-Into the Woods

Remember how I said this would be a good thing for me? Well, who wouldn’t want to get away “off the grid” for a few days? It totally was a wonderful experience and a chance to spend quality time with my son and his best friend. They have trail names, Rambo and Bucko. I will be happy to just call them, my fellas. They sure did take good care of me.           No matter how prepared we think we are for such a calling as a wilderness experience, we really can’t be. I thought I was

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Sunday Surmising-Surprising- Hello, It’s ME!

Sunday Surmising-Surprising- Hello, It’s ME!

I have been pounding you guys with writing and publishing, marketing and mess until I know your eyes are crossed. Well, today, I am being more personal. It is December, and a Sunday and I feel a little cuddly. I want to dig into my blanket and read. It’s a perfect day for it. It’s raining. Need I say more? WHAT AM I DOING? It is also a great day to curl up with the laptop and write, but I am taking a hiatus from writing until after Christmas. It’s just too busy to get anything really meaty done. Plus,

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Travel…it’s on my mind

This is the summer driving season we are moving into per the AAA people. They say with gas prices still relatively low, a lot of people will be hitting the highway. Well, some of us might. Some of us might be staying home having one of those “staycations”. Well, yeah, me and mine. But MOST people will be traveling. And my curious mind wants to know, where are you going? Have you paid for it in advance or are you putting the old plastic in use? And here’s the real question: What would you do if you could travel free

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