When I was a child, I remember wandering into the home office of an adult I knew well, and finding a list of priorities taped to the wall. They were numbered, with the top priorities up high and lesser ones on the bottom. I remember thinking, “That’s weird. Why would someone need reminding about what’s […]
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Make A Pioneer List
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 […]
Tips For Beautifying The Home
I’m about halfway through my month of focusing on beauty, and I have to admit, I’ve found it harder than expected. Seeking beauty, I’ve had no trouble with; I’ve found myself more observant of beauty in nature, in people, and in writing. But creating beauty is another matter, because in order to evaluate what, in my life, needs beautifying, it […]
3 Books That Changed My Life
Have you ever read a book that literally changed your life? Made you think about something in an entirely different way? Opened and expanded your mind? Showed you a new life path? Helped you understand something essential about who you are? If you haven’t, help yourself to one of mine. It’s an incredible experience. I […]
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: