Writing is meant to be read. We use our words to tell stories, to promote our work, to express our feelings, to make plans, and to connect with friends. We use our words for school work, in our jobs, and in our social lives. Writing is a common tool, especially in the age of the […]
Working from home is living the dream. Sort of. There’s no commute, no inter-office small talk, no public bathrooms to navigate or irritating coworkers to avoid. But it isn’t all rainbows and roses. When you work from home, you still have to work. From home. Which can be pretty difficult with all the ready distractions
Once upon a time, literal meant actual. But why stick to those guns when figurative speech is the spice of life? Metaphors paint a picture, and similes are as clear as a calm blue sea. As clear as a bell, as clear as a crystal, as clear as the tears of a clown. Idioms add
*Note: This post was shared from my yoga blog: DancingFrogYoga.com Here we are again. Early January. The beginning of a new year. Many people see the new year as a time to start fresh and “get it right.” But I have mixed feelings about new year’s resolutions. I don’t think a new year magically resets my
How many first names can you recall when under the clock? The rules for this writing exercise are simple: Use a timer to give yourself one minute to list as many first names as you can that start with the letter A. Then, give yourself one minute to list names that begin with the letter
