Strolling through the pathway in a new city I cherished the quiet. How can this full breath of autumn leaves, dirt, and scents of new flowers exist in a city of this size? My sense of time is altered as I pass friends, families, and school aged youth sitting on the grass to enjoy thisContinue reading “Tokyo Diaries: Return of a Lover”
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A Fall Feast
The autumn leaves are falling up north and I’ve been a ghost to my own pages. Preptober is here and I’m not going for a month long frenzy this year. I guess I’m still trying to find the right words to lay out in black and white. Instead of typing away into the night, I’veContinue reading “A Fall Feast”
Living More Than Once
The weekend is here and I’m having trouble focusing today. I don’t really feel like doing anything but my blog and new YouTube channel for my other business is calling my name. Most of all, I’m not feeling very inspired. What do I do when I’m not feeling the itch of my pen? I relyContinue reading “Living More Than Once”
Update On My Journey After Quitting My 9 to 5
It’s been a few weeks since I quit my 9 to 5 to focus on growing my art and to be honest, I don’t know how I feel right now. The excitement of taking action on making a big change in my life has passed and there are times when I feel guilty for havingContinue reading “Update On My Journey After Quitting My 9 to 5”
Silent Nights
Looking out the window in the dead of the night at the quiet streets that are strangely without the white sparkles in the moonlight. I blink a few times to make sure that I’m not hallucinating. A power bigger than myself listened to my prayer because I’m getting my brown Christmas. Yes, there might beContinue reading “Silent Nights”
Out of Sync
This weekend I had to remind myself to be more patient so that my husband doesn’t have to witness the not so Minnesota nice words that spill out while I’m driving. The end of summer up here means unexpected construction projects and delays. Not to mention that my internal map and clock was off. IContinue reading “Out of Sync”
Rainy Day
I just love waking up to the sound of rain drops on the window and cloudy skies because it’s good writing weather. The best storms let out the the thunder. Up here, we’ve been running dry. A storm was just what we needed and it fits the fall theme. Some might call the rain miseryContinue reading “Rainy Day”
Lost In Minneapolis
Getting lost in my own city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was like unlocking a time capsule. After we found parking around the corner from the Mill City Farmers Market, I felt like a child again and I was discovering all things around me. We passed the red sign for the Mill City Museum and stopped forContinue reading “Lost In Minneapolis”
Local Inspiration
The past few weeks I’ve been on a journey to find inspiration again for my writing. My mind has meandered down different avenues to keep my fingers active and posting meaningful content. The fall season left me feeling like a change was necessary to break up the routine. As I brainstormed, I thought about findingContinue reading “Local Inspiration”
Little Bit of Literary Life
Just when I thought all things literary went dead on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis I walked into a new independent bookstore. Strive Books made a quiet opening and may be in the beginning stages of reviving literacy downtown but it’s a start. When Barnes and Noble moved out with many struggling businesses in theContinue reading “Little Bit of Literary Life”
Road Trip
This weekend it’s time for another road trip with my husband as we pack up our vehicle for our last summer arts and crafts event. We decided to spurge on a hotel for one night because of the long drive back home. This time I let him book our stay because he doesn’t trust meContinue reading “Road Trip”
Writing Bandwagon
Anyone hear that sound? It’s me and the crickets are getting too loud. Before I fall off the writing bandwagon I thought I would make a post. The summer sizzle can take a lot out of someone who thinks napping is a hobby.The fact that most of the days of the week are spent creatingContinue reading “Writing Bandwagon”
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