Last week I took you through my reflections on the past year and included a recap of my last two Words of the Year. This week, I’m looking forward! Here is a quick overview of my intentions for 2019, beginning with my Word of the Year. 2019: PERSEVERANCE It is...
In a few days, it will be a whole new year—again. Each year goes by faster than the last, and that’s why I think it is supremely important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and failures and then look forward to new...
“It’s just that season of life.” Man, if I had a nickel for every time I’ve said or heard that phrase! As a mom, this is often a conversation starter. Each age of our children brings a new season for moms—the infant season, the terrible twos...
This weekend, I got to do one of my favorite things. Camp. I got to thinking how similar camping and writing are, and what camping can teach about writing. My guess is, camping may just have some lessons for other endeavors you may pursue as well. Read on through and...
I’m currently on Round 4 (I think) of revisions on my literary fiction novel. Let me tell you, friend, revisions are TOUGH! When I faced Round 3, I didn’t want to continue. I was tired and discouraged and overwhelmed and so many more feels. At that point...
I recently had the opportunity to focus in on my literary dream and purpose and sum them up in less than two minutes. Today I decided to share that with you! Chip and Joanna Gaines, co-hosts of Fixer Upper, have become far more to me than TV celebrities. They have...
