I don't know about any of you, but I feel like the summer season is flying by. I was taken aback when I looked up from my life this week and realized that we're already halfway through the year. This year has had it's ups and downs for my family, but overall, 2019 has been … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
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Monkey Business: My experience being part of a live storytelling show
In February of this year I had a new opportunity as a writer that really pushed me out of my comfort zone. Oral Fixations: An Obsession with True Life Tales is a live storytelling show. Each version of the show has a theme, and the producer carefully curates stories from 8 people who have a … Continue reading Monkey Business: My experience being part of a live storytelling show
Going the extra mile with David Sedaris
My husband surprised me last week with a ticket to see one of my favorite authors, David Sedaris. He was coming to our city as part of the DMA Arts & Letters live series, and he was also doing a book signing. I’ve been a big fan of David Sedaris’ work since around 2004, when … Continue reading Going the extra mile with David Sedaris
Shiny Sparks: Meredith Myers – The Majestik Lioness
In this week's installment of 'Shiny Sparks,' I spoke with Meredith Myers (The Majestik Lioness). Meredith is a heart-based healer and teacher of metaphysical wisdom, meditation, and self-worth. I asked her how she maintains her connection to spirituality. What helps me live consciously? Meditation helps me to live a more mindful & peaceful state of … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: Meredith Myers – The Majestik Lioness
Shiny Sparks: Miranda Chop
This week's inspiration highlight is provided with awe and acceptance by Miranda Chop. She takes us on a short but no less profound journey into her creative process as she answers the question, What Inspires You? _____________________________________ I’m never short on inspiration. It is everywhere, all the time, if you know where to look, but more … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: Miranda Chop
Shiny Sparks – April 12, 2018
I launched the Shiny Sparks article series on January 29th, but I haven't been as consistent as I expected. I've had a few life delays, extra meetings, lots of book events (hooray!) and I lost my momentum a bit. Instead of making myself wrong for it, I'm examining the creative process as I experience it. … Continue reading Shiny Sparks – April 12, 2018
Shiny Sparks: February 26
I had just finished setting up my table for a book event yesterday, when a women walked up and asked me what my book is about. She looked really tired and I could see she had been crying. I answered her question and we got to talking, and she's going through some serious life challenges. … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: February 26
Shiny Sparks, February 12
This week my husband was out-of-town for 5 days, and I was basically a single SAH Mom. I realize there are families out there who do this on a consistent basis, but our family doesn't, so when one parent is gone, our kids are definitely affected. My husband is extremely hands on, and we share … Continue reading Shiny Sparks, February 12
Shiny Sparks: January 29
When I decided to take my blog more seriously, and really treat my idea as the magical possibility I know it is, I wanted a simple way to plan the weekly content. I want consistency and ease for myself so that I don't self-sabotage. I also want to create the blog/website that I want to … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: January 29
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