I read an article a few weeks ago from the New York Times, My Life Sentences by Jhumpa Lahiri. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author (whom I’ve never read but intend to now) writes about her experiences as a writer. She does so beautifully. The article is about how words have affected her; the weight of them … Continue reading
Just a brief post today to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone that has taken the time to stop by my blog and comment. I’m so grateful (and humbled) by the generosity you’ve all shown. It also says something that I’ve believed all my life: People are good and everyone just wants to be … Continue reading
I write these motivational posts as much for myself as for those who happen upon them and for the followers (thank you) that take the time out of their busy schedules to read, comment or “like” them. I began these motivational Monday posts three weeks ago. I think of Mondays as the start of a … Continue reading
My dear fellow blogger, Emi from Four Leaves awarded me the Sunshine Award. Thank you, Emi! The “rules” are the following: Write ten things about yourself (done, see below) Include the award’s logo in a post (done) Nominate 10-12 other bloggers (done — see who you are below and c’mon, it’s fun and plus it’s … Continue reading
Here it is, the second installment of my Monday Motivations. This one has to do with gratitude. I’ve haphazardly kept a gratitude journal over the years, but it tends to go by the wayside when things get busy. The reason I decided to blog in the first place was to motivate myself to write — … Continue reading