Hey Friends! It’s a bit foggy this morning, and it’s been really warm in Mississippi. But…a cold front is moving our way! We may get some fall-like temps next week. I can’t wait! Update on Travel Recently, Phillip and I took a fabulous trip to Columbus, Ohio. Who knew that Columbus was …
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? My hardest personal goal was to pursue my writing life after I retired from teaching. I could have just sat on the couch and watched TV, but there was such a longing to write and share my words and life with others. So I created …
Hey Friends, Happy fall! I’m really enjoying the fall weather that’s gradually making its way into our state. I’m looking forward to the fireplace and a warm cup of coffee! Well, our trip for the month is out of state. I’ve never been to this state, so I’m excited. I’ve now visited …
Hello Friends! In my last blog, I discussed a new goal of finally completing a manuscript I had worked on for years. But, you know, for many of those years, I let fear keep me from really focusing on the manuscript. I would focus on it for a while, but then, I would …
The Journey of a Creative Project: From Idea to “Almost” Completion Read More »
Hello Friends! I hope you are well! I wanted to talk a bit about dreams coming true at any age! Dreams are not just for the young! Older people can have dreams too! However, it seems like if a senior does something out of the ordinary, they tend to be reprimanded or ridiculed. …
Hello Friends! It’s been a while since I posted to my blog. Confession time! I crashed and burned. I think after 25 years in the classroom, retiring, and starting on full blast to get my creative life going, I just overdid it. Sadly, my mind and body let me know that they were not …
Hello Friends! What does it mean to have a creative life? Recently, an artist named Elizabeth Foley of “Radiant You” asked her Facebook followers this question. Her belief is — “If you want to live creatively, start, stick with and finish your creative projects. Putting these tools into practice will make that happen.” …
Hello Friends! I hope this blog finds you well! Today, I would like to reflect on self-publishing my first book in my late 50’s. Well, it has been a dream for many years to write and publish a book. For the last 25 years, I’ve tried to write, but the time never seemed right. However, …
Self-Published My First Book at 58: What’s Your Dream? Read More »
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