On life in the country, family history, and honoring my roots in a fast-paced life.
Tag: childhood
Traveling in search of treasure
Little travel musings and feelings of "saudade."
Writing Prompts, Not Quite So Elementary
I can remember sitting with my peers in our little desks as we scribbled away in our journals, responding to the teacher's writing prompt of the day. Compared to learning the multiplication table, journal writing was one of the better parts of the school day. Our thoughts were our own, and teachers couldn't really put…
Kids say the darnest things…
Today I was rummaging through my closet at home and figured it was time to sort through all that childhood nostalgia. It has always been hard for me to judge what I will appreciate having kept and what I really just need to throw out. I was one of those kids that had an incredibly…
A day in the life…
I don't know how many times I have had writing mentors pound their (imaginary) podium with the number one advice that writer's MUST listen to. JUST WRITE, they lament endlessly. And my lazy writing soul kicks and screams in protest. I don't have anything to write about, this well is dry! Well, that is a…
Something fun to do…
So, being in a relationship for almost four years now, it is amazing how we are always finding out new stuff about each other (and the fact that we aren't bored with each other also surprises us.) I have realized that relationships only work if you are really good friends. And I have been incredibly…
Simply & Softly 