Musings about life, writing, and society at large. Reflections include thoughtful posts on a wide range of topics.
It’s 4:45 a.m. I’ve been awake since about 3:30 a.m. There’s a dull buzz in my brain that tells me I’m still tired enough that I should be asleep. But I am not. I am awake. I am awake in that particularly acute way of being awake that is terribly uncomfortable when all I want […]
I haven’t written here in a while. I’ve been struggling to find time to post “writerly” things between the general busyness of life. As I was about to hit the post button on a lengthy status on my personal Facebook page, it occurred to me that I could share it here. That this page doesn’t
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
*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
I don’t mean to be a downer, but I have some issues with the holiday we’re about to celebrate. On the positive side, Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for family and friends to gather together, whether traveling great distances or driving just across town. Thanksgiving inspires many to donate to food drives, help out at soup
