Getting up to speak at Jonathan’s service was one of (if not the) most terrifying things I have ever done. You feel like nothing you say or do could ever actually be good enough. On the day of the service, … Continue reading
Just realized when I sent in my column this week, that this month is my 2-year anniversary writing for Blue Skies Magazine. That seems totally nuts. I mean, I vividly remember the day that I came up with the idea … Continue reading
Sometimes just starting is all it takes. Write a few words down. Put on the workout clothes. Open the book. What are you waiting to do? Go do it for 10 minutes. I’ve been up against a writing wall for … Continue reading
Took myself to the AZ Best Fest today, celebrating Arizona’s 100th birthday. I went specifically to see Martha Beck, an author I very much look up to and aspire to be like. Her message is incredible, straight-forward, passionate, unembarrassed, courageous, … Continue reading
As a writer, it’s soooooooo easy to procrastinate. It’s so easy to procrastinate, period. For all of us. I often blame having no creative energy, having to recharge the batteries (ie. be lazy) before I can sit down and generate … Continue reading
Hey all! Ok, so here’s my second shot at the Morning Pages.. you know, writing whatever comes out of the brain, no judgement, just flow. Word. In theory it is writing that doesn’t get proofread or edited, but since I’ve … Continue reading
(FYI, the following is an exercise from the book, The Artist’s Way. I haven’t finished reading it, but what I have read is inspiring and insightful. Check it out if you’re hunting your creative mojo…) :::::::::::::::::::: 11/15/11 The morning pages … Continue reading
What up, team… Ok, the following is an off-the-top-of-my-head look at my philosophy. What high comms actually means to me, why it’s valuable, and how you can go about doing it too and reaping all the sweet rewards of such … Continue reading
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