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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3 Tips For Starting A Journal
Often in conversation with people, I mention that I keep a journal. Invariably, the response is, “I should do that.” I’ve been keeping a journal since I was about fourteen (with a brief hiatus in my early twenties) and I can’t tell you all the great things it’s done for me. It’s helped me clarify […]
5 Things To Do When Making A Big Decision
When it comes to making a big decision, I take my time. I always want to go where my gut points me, but since my gut doesn’t always communicate clearly, I can’t decide right away. I have to take days, even weeks to think it out, talk it out, and sometimes put it aside. And […]