I recently wrote a blog post for DIY MFA on parental figures in classic children’s literature (stay tuned for my new column for DIY MFA on writing health and wellness, starting in July!). One of the characters who taught me a lot about work ethic is Ma Ingalls from the Little House books. In Little House […]
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Make Time For Creative Thinking
When I started writing in a truly serious, committed way, I was on maternity leave following the birth of my son. I stayed home with him for two years, and during that time, my creative spirit blossomed. I didn’t have hours and hours to write (naptimes were my friends) but I did have time and […]
Hiding The Vegetables
Edwin recently started his “picky eater” phase, and I’m now having trouble getting him to eat vegetables. I’m hoping it’s just a phase, because he used to love pureed veggies even more than the meats and fruits. But he’s started to eschew any food that comes on a spoon for things he can pick up […]
Sunday Is Always Fresh, With No Mistakes In It
I love Sundays. Saturdays are for shirking off work, relaxing or partying, eating junk food, de-stressing from the week. On Saturdays, you get a free pass. But Sunday morning comes, and everything is new again. A new week, a new perspective, a new beginning. A literal clean start: healthier eating, motivation to exercise, cleaning and […]
Thoughts While Moving Furniture
This afternoon, my husband and I spent a good chunk of time moving furniture out of our bedroom and dining room in preparation for Redoing Floors, Part 2. Here’s what I was thinking about as I lifted, pushed and pinched my fingers: