There are many times in my life that I have felt genuine fear. And there are many times when others told me to be fearful. These are not necessarily the same…
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First, a disclaimer. I am not a therapist, psychiatrist, doctor, or anyone with expertise in mental illness. The views here are my own. They may trigger emotions. I am going to…
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I am taking a wonderful writer’s workshop/workout with Nadine Kenney Johnstone on Monday’s. It is closed off for membership for the time being, but it is worth watching her website to…
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Wrapping Up 2020, My Horrible, Wonderful Year
At the beginning of 2020, no one knew what was in store. Glenn and I had plans to travel to multiple countries when we weren’t basking in the sun in our…
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I got here, today, now, by putting one foot in front of the other. Well, sometimes crawling, dancing, skipping, and falling off a cliff. Life throws everything at us, in dribs…
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I am having my morning coffee, looking out past the end of our terrace to our awakening town. It rained overnight, so there are small puddles on the tiles and the…
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Today I saw the notice of the San Miguel Writer’s Conference 2020-21 on Facebook. And my mind started spinning with “what-ifs” and “how can I’s”. Steam came out of my head…
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I have always had twenty-four hours in a day. We all have. Sometimes there seems to be much more, other days, less. But I have found out it is that what…
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Although written in 2020 – I believe this post has relevance in today’s world. ************ When Glenn and I left the United States and moved to Mexico it was with the…