My alarm wasn't set to go off until 6:00, but I awoke at 4:45 and after trying to fall back asleep for a few minutes decided I might as well get an early start on the week. Mornings are my favorite - I sit by the open front door and listen to the birds and … Continue reading The Clash of Feelings and Reality
Tag: Musings
17 Reasons I Love My Job
Yo. Folks, I began writing this on March 6th, then my computer cord died and I had to wait to finish it until I got a new cord. And we all know March 6th was a lifetime ago. Reading through this again makes me miss my job, life, and co-workers so much. There are a … Continue reading 17 Reasons I Love My Job
The Reset Button {How Introverting Work}
I called it my Reset Button long before I actually knew how it worked. It was simple really but seemed so convoluted and illogical that I wasn't sure how to explain it. I would get into a good rhythm with going to bed on time, sleep well, and then work hard all day long. It felt … Continue reading The Reset Button {How Introverting Work}
January From a Bookerly Perspective
January is one of those months that makes me want to do two things: Cooking and Books. It's the best when you heat up the house by having the oven going with fresh breadsticks and the stovetop full, and knowing that soon everyone is going to gather around the table to enjoy a big, homemade … Continue reading January From a Bookerly Perspective
Writerly Musings
The ideas come at strange times, but I suppose that should be expected considering that I'm thinking and brainstorming about Echoes at random and somewhat strange times. One of my recent happy breakthroughs took place when I was driving to work - early morning, windows down, music cheering me on. I was singing along with Josh Wilson … Continue reading Writerly Musings
The Color of Encouragement
Encouragement. It flows freely around me, pools up in my soul, and colors my world with vibrant hues. This morning it hit me again how much writingish encouragement means to me. All week long I've donned an apron each morning and spent hours in the kitchen, preparing food at my non-writng job. As I work, I get to … Continue reading The Color of Encouragement
That Thing Called Life
Last night I hung out in our hotel room working on a project and listening to my dad talk on the phone. He mentors a couple of guys, and although I don't generally get to hear his conversations with them, I always find them interesting when I do. Listening to his wisdom reminded me of how … Continue reading That Thing Called Life
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