This is a 750-word non-fiction short story I wrote and submitted to several publications in the summer of 2013. Title: Swim Away “Mommy, I want to ride in the cart too!” my five year old shouts in my ear. I struggle to lift all forty six pounds’ solidness of her body. I grunt and plop …
The days of the week invoke certain feelings for me. If I wake up realizing Sunday is actually Monday, my mood changes drastically. This is how I talk to each day of the week, like I know each one personally: Dear Monday, You sneaky little b*tch! You just slipped right out from under me. Why …
Celebrate Get Gutsy Week January 19-23! Getting gutsy is all about stepping outside your comfort zone to reach your goals and live a life that makes you truly happy. This post is my entry for Jessica Lawlor’s Get Gutsy Essay Contest. To get involved and share your own gutsy story, check out this post for contest …
Over the weekend, I was watching “Bee Movie” with my oldest daughter. This animated film is about an ordinary bee who is trying to determine his long-term career choice. Barry B. Benson, the star bee (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld), struggles with being a follower among his hive. He cannot fathom doing the same job for …
I received the nicest note in the mail about two weeks ago. It was a total, wonderful surprise from a dear person in my writer’s group. This is what it said: It was a very short note but those three bullet point statements were so touching. A wonderful woman, Joetta told me that that I …
About two months ago, I pushed myself to try academic and business writing. Why not try it, I thought to myself? I work in higher education. I work for a business outreach center. It makes sense. Still I was nervous. Luckily I found three successful leaders to interview and gain insights from – they helped …
Yes, this sums up the way I’ve been feeling lately – very nicely and creatively. The picture of the green man (incredibly made of Lego toys, which is on display at a local art exhibit) pulling his own head off says more than any sentence or paragraph I can write lately!
Did you know that I offer writing, editing, critiquing and even public relations services? Well, I do! In addition to my own personal writing, I help other writers find and perfect their voices. I can serve as your editor for your creative pieces. I can also help you promote events in the local community. …
“Nose in a Book” (A poem I just wrote…) For an hour or two Up, I didn’t look Instead my nose Was pressed to a book. Long road before me But I wasn’t driving I sat passenger style With no GPS guiding. Kids in the back Mesmerized by a show Husband checking phone Dark clouds …
Rejections are a big part of life, especially to a writer’s life like mine. We receive them quite frequently. Usually they are some standard, boring reply that says your work was not selected but to try submitting again. But every now and then, you receive something off-the-wall, like this one I had in my inbox …