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For many of us with "finally write my book" on our bucket list, the go-to desire is:

IF ONLY I COULD GO ON A WRITER'S RETREAT!

But would you know what to do once you get...

Have you long dreamed of writing a book but don't know where to start? 

Have you long dreamed of writing a book for the good of yourself and your readers, have some ideas, but still haven't started!  That's great! Today you...

Do you ever wonder Why?

In writing as in life, “Why?” is almost always a question that needs answering, even if the answer is, “Because that’s what I choose to do.” But “Why” wields real power for your...

Many online service providers wisely make time to rest. Sometime between the clock's turning-back and the end of the year is ideal for many reasons, #1 being our natural body rhythms. I usually make time to rest, review, and read.

Reading plays a...

As we near the end of another year, thoughts turn to cleaning up and clearing out, making room and creating space, reassessing, and resting. In these days of "Life in the Time of Weird," I think we could benefit from some new perspective on our...

If you love Dragonflies, you must read this. Late Fall is my favorite time of the year. Magic is in the air! Time for mulled wine, burning leaves, deep dark nights, soups, stews, and a story or two. But the Dragonflies have all gone Home....

I've started pre-heating our dinner plates. Windows are closed.  A shower of leaves and twigs rained down in front of the windows last weekend, which means the gutters are clean (for now); I made a huge pot of bean and veggie soup, ladling it...

What childhood messages do you think still echo in your mind?

"Life is not all fun and games."

"You're so funny." 

"Do unto others..."

"You're a born teacher."

"Children should be..."

"You're good at..."

"You were a mistake from day...