The Roller Coaster of Writing

I find that sometimes writing is a real roller coaster. There are times writers may have a “love/hate” relationship with writing. It can be so exciting and rewarding. You create something and just watching the magic come together is an emotional high like no other. But then there are other days. Days where writing canContinueContinue reading “The Roller Coaster of Writing”

I Wish You Happiness – Book Review

Several months back, I purchased the picture book I Wish You Happiness by Michael Wong and illustrated by Ann Baratashvili through Michael Wong’s Kickstarter campaign. I was delighted to get it in the mail recently. Let me tell you, I am so glad I chose to support this book. https://www.amazon.com/Wish-You-Happiness-Michael-Wong/dp/1925973123 It. Is. Gorgeous. Everything aboutContinueContinue reading “I Wish You Happiness – Book Review”

K is for Keep Going #AtoZBlogging Challenge

We are approaching the half way mark through the challenge in a few days.  I’m not sure about anyone else, but it certainly has lived up to that last word in the title: challenge. Today I craved a day off. If I had planned better, I probably could have done a few posts ahead ofContinueContinue reading “K is for Keep Going #AtoZBlogging Challenge”

H is for Hope #AtoZBlogging Challenge

The more I blog, the easier it becomes. I’ve had my moments when I had to “force” myself to sit and write, but isn’t it like that with our writing projects too sometimes? We’re not always going to be bouncing with that creative energy for our writing, especially if we are tired from a stressfulContinueContinue reading “H is for Hope #AtoZBlogging Challenge”

The Words of a Teacher

Tonight was a big night. I took my oldest daughter out to a high school open house. It wasn’t just any school. This open house was at the school I went to. As soon as we pulled up, a flood of memories rushed over me. As we entered through the auditorium door, I remembered the lastContinueContinue reading “The Words of a Teacher”