“Get your hero up a tree, throw stones at him, then get him down.” — old saying in playwriting So, a month ago, I was real excited. And then what happened? Life. Those who know me know I haven’t been myself lately. I have been quiet and tired. Since January, my sister and I have hadContinue reading “How to Make February the New January”
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Can enrolling in an imaginary academy change your life?
Ah Sumar Academy. I’ve just arrived here two days ago and I’m already learning so much. I’m a little home-sick and a little intimidated but mostly I’m excited. People graduate from here to do GREAT things. Oh, BTW, did I mention this place is totally only in my own mind? From classic English stories toContinue reading “Can enrolling in an imaginary academy change your life?”
What I’ve Learn After 50 Blog Posts (Tips & Tricks)
TA DA! (TWEET, TWEET!) WE MADE IT! Happy 50th post on this website. I was kind of surprised that it sneaked up on me. But I’ve learned a lot since March 2nd, 2013 and I want to share what I have learned with any would-be writers or bloggers — 10 Things I’ve Learned About BloggingContinue reading “What I’ve Learn After 50 Blog Posts (Tips & Tricks)”
49 Days (and ways) To Be Amazing By New Year’s
Spend half as much on Christmas this year Give twice as much to Charity Start that blog Get a ‘walking buddy’ and walk three times a week Make a party plan, and only go (and eat and drink) when you really want to Start your novel Write a love letter to yourself Go to aContinue reading “49 Days (and ways) To Be Amazing By New Year’s”
Paleo Diet — I feel like I’ve fallen face-first into the Fountain of Youth
Now, I had never really heard of the Paleo Diet (and I don’t ever do ‘diets’ in the way most Americans think of them, BTW) until about a week ago. My sister Sarah said she’d been reading great things about it online and we should try it. And it’s changed my life in ONE WEEK.Continue reading “Paleo Diet — I feel like I’ve fallen face-first into the Fountain of Youth”
Everything You Want is on the Other Side of … Sugar?
Now, all my life I’ve loved sugar and the sweet foods that contain it. And in a very real way, I think a life where you couldn’t enjoy an ice cream cone, or a birthday cake, or a piece of chocolate would be sorely lacking. That said, I’m enjoying feeling better than I’ve ever feltContinue reading “Everything You Want is on the Other Side of … Sugar?”
Five Reasons I’m Grateful For Depression
When I’m depressed, nothing works, nothing’s right. And certainly a list of reasons to be grateful would just make me stick out my tongue and go blaaa. But, as I started to climb out of the valley of my depression on Friday (and as I was walking the trails in beautiful Watson’s Mill State Park)Continue reading “Five Reasons I’m Grateful For Depression”
Stay Extraordinary 