One of my favorite quotes from Anne of Green Gables (the movie version) is “Every day is fresh, with no mistakes on it.” This encapsulates exactly how I feel about New Year’s Day, the first day of every month, Sunday mornings, and the day after a holiday or vacation. Suffice to say, I love a […]
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10 Daily Habits That Are Saving My Life (Plus Recommendations)
More than anything else, my habits are what’s keeping me going right now. There’s no reason to wake up at a certain time… unless my writing is waiting for me. There’s no reason to eat healthily… unless I’m paying attention to my body through exercise. Habits anchor me to the present day and keep me […]
Shine The Light On Your Work
Most writers accept the idea that it’s only other writers who understand us. We close our office doors and connect with each other via social media, or attend conferences so we can excitedly talk about writing with real people. Because our work is so private and often happens silently, we’re accustomed to the idea that our families […]
Friday Book Review: Quiet (A life-changing book)
I started reading Susan Cain’s Quiet several weeks ago, and the beginning blew my mind so much that I included it in my list of three life-changing books without even finishing it. Now that I’ve reached the end, I can say with absolute certainty that my initial assessment was correct: this book has changed my […]
Biopsy Result: Still Cancer-Free Since 1999!
I finally got the biopsy results from my doctor last night. And…. I don’t have cancer! So much relief packed into two little words: “Everything’s okay.” I gave my husband a huge, joy-filled hug, and then started calling and texting my friends and family. There were tears of happiness and relief. It felt so good […]
Cancer Is A Connector: “The Girl With Cancer”
Back when I had cancer, there was no Facebook, no blogging, no Twitter. There was no easy public outlet for my fears and emotions, no simple connector. There were only real people, real conversations, and a high school-aged girl with cancer, unable to express herself through spoken word. I’ve been humbled and gratified by the […]