I’ve been sick for the past five days. You know that sick that’s so bad, your overworked spouse looks at you and says “Um. That’s okay hon. Just go back to bed. I’ve got things handled.” And backs slowly away Continue reading
I rearranged the furniture in my bedroom this weekend. After two days, it occurs to me that there are a lot of similarities between UX design and a good floor layout. Knowing that, it’s hard to imagine how I managed Continue reading
I’m a people pleaser. As much as I’d like to think I don’t care what other people think, I do. There have been a couple different situations at work and in my personal life where I have been avoiding tough Continue reading
The window is open, the sun is down, and a cool breeze is blowing into my bedroom. I’m frustrated after a long day. Some days, lots of days, I can quickly figure out What Needs Doing and I don’t have Continue reading
So, today someone thought it would be a good idea to blow up the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I don’t pretend to understand what goes through that kind of mind. I don’t particularly care whodunnit. My immediate reaction Continue reading
The lovely and talented Marian Allen has given me The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Which makes me all blushy and embarrassed, especially when she says such kind things about me on the post where she received the award before passing it Continue reading
As if I needed another reason to get back into shape, yesterday I went to Blue River and took a kayak on the Totten Ford 7 mile trip. It’s supposed to be a 3-4 hour “half day” trip. I finished Continue reading
As a kid, I struggled to decide which I valued more: the roots and strong family relationships I was blessed with, or the wings my talent and ambition could provide. As a parent, I struggle with seeing my kids wrestling Continue reading
Last night, I sent the final line edits on Bitter Cold to Echelon Press. It looks like Once Upon a Clockwork Tale will probably be releasing very soon. Before I tell you more about that, I have to share a Continue reading
We’re all searching for our true identity. When we’re talking about true identity, we’re talking about soul, that part of us which is most real. Pinocchio is a story about the search for soul in which the soul is born of your Continue reading