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It's about the everyday life of a 40-something freelance writer of 15 years and mom of four children from toddler to teen. I post book, web and product reviews; health and weight loss successes; random thoughts and creative writings, parenting dilemm
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Weekly Inspiration: Time
Ever so often I begin a post with the specific goal of not being long winded and just as often the post turns into a long (and hopefully interesting) account, vent, review or whatever. This time, my friends, is when I’m going to keep it short. Letâ...
Weekly Inspiration: Thoughts, memories
Normally, when I think of the things, situations or people that are inspiring me I try to focus on the positive, the lovely, the blessings. This week it's not only good memories that are inspiring me, but bad memories and thoughts are also my fuel.Th...
Weekly Inspiration: Stay focused
Maternal Spark (where creative moms shine) has developed her Monday's Muse post into Weekly Inspiration. Now you can stop by at anytime during the week to add yours. I'm excited because if I miss it then I can click over later and still participate. ...
Monday's Muse: Least traveled road
Today, at Maternal Spark, we're reminded to take the road less traveled. And, for some reason, that thought/plan really intrigues me.I am at a juncture in my life with several changes and decisions that need to be made. I'm coming to the end of a mar...
Monday's Muse: Un-muse-ness
I'm not feeling very creative today and I suspect that it may be this way for the entire week. Although I hope that's not true. But let's focus on today - the beginning of the week. What is fueling me creatively this week? Not one thing. It seems as ...
Monday's Muse: Busy brain
Sometimes I'll sit down to the computer and my brain is blank. There's not a useful creative thought brewing no matter how many times I scratch my head or look around the room. There are other times when ideas keep popping in, but they're so bad that...
Monday's Muse: Stepping back
"This week, if you come upon a problem. Step back (or go to bed) and think things through logically. Trust in yourself to possess the knowledge you need. Trust in yourself to know when you need more knowledge and go do some research." - Heather, at M...
Monday's Muse: Thoughts & reflections
A few of my blogging friends are participating in PR Blackout week, which began today. The purpose, in a nutshell, is to connect to your readers without posting reviews or giveaways. (I'm not sure if that includes paid posts.)I'm not officially parti...
Monday's Muse: Forced changes
One of the things that can really upset me is when someone else's decisions or actions change or disrupt my plans. Over the past couple of years I have had my best laid plans and decisions turned around, mixed up and ignored because of other people. ...
Monday's Muse: Indulgence & deadlines
Over at Maternal Spark we were encouraged to indulge ourselves a little today. Indulgence can work the same way relaxing does. (Well, for some relaxing is indulgent.) Sometimes when you focus on something else - especially something that renews your ...
