I’ve been thinking nonstop about what I can personally do in response to George Floyd’s murder. Earlier in the week I struggled with the grief, which felt necessary to me, but also prompted guilt over my own privilege, because I had time and space to grieve when so many do not. I feel ashamed that […]
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10 Things I Can Do Instead of Having More Kids
Last week was my daughter’s second birthday. I’m happy and grateful. I’m proud of all the growth she’s done this year and how many obstacles she’s already overcome. I’m also a little bit sad. She’s my baby, and now she’s not a baby anymore. My husband and I aren’t planning to have more children. I’m […]
This Is My Mission For The Next 4 Years
Like many of you, I’ve spent the last several days thinking about the next four years, and what they will bring. We are on the cusp of big changes to our society and the governing of our country that will force each of us to evaluate what we believe, and figure out how to enact […]
Why (And How) I’m DIY-ing my MFA
Intro: This post is inspired by one of my favorite writers, Gabriela Pereira, “instigator” of DIY MFA. Besides writing the column “Be Well, Write Well” for DIY MFA, I’ve also agreed to be a part of the team helping to promote the new DIY MFA book coming out this summer! I’m super-excited to read it. […]
I Am My Own Educator
I’m going to confess something to you. Sometimes I feel like I’m not a “real” writer, because I don’t have an MFA. I am fortunate to have two degrees from wonderful education programs, one in music, and the other in humanistic and multicultural education. I have also taken classes from many excellent writing institutions. But […]
Who’s Your “Creativity Role Model?”
Do you have a role model for creativity? You should. Creativity fuels every profession, from business to education to the arts. It helps us work better and smarter; to find solutions where there seemed to be none; to nurture passions. We should all strive to be more creative, and every striver needs a role model for inspiration. […]