Write Every Day
This week, I feel like the Little Engine That Could, when he’s right on the precipice and needs one more push to get himself over the mountain. My goal was to finish my novel draft by November 3...
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Tag: writing
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. IR...
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The “4 Burners” Theory of Work/Life Balance
The 4 Burners theory is another way of telling us we can't do what we want with our lives... Life is a tapestry, not a stove. ...
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Practicing Bravery on Flute and Life
Yesterday I played my flute, which is not something I do very often in a non-teaching environment. I used to have major skills; I don’t anymore. It can be depressing to try and play a piece that...
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Climbing Up The Ladder of Needs
Whenever life throws me curveballs, I picture myself slipping down a few rungs on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Usually, I’m able to balance up near the top, my family’s basic needs m...
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“Best of Both Worlds” Podcast Run-Down
This week, the guest on Laura Vanderkam and Sarah Hart-Unger’s podcast “Best of Both Worlds” was– me! To those of you who are joining us from Laura’s or Sarah’s we...
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