Nine years ago today, I pushed the publish button for the first time on this site, sending my first blog post out into the world. That small act was enormously, and equal parts, scary and healing. I was coming off… Read More ›
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One Thousand
Yesterday evening, after I published my latest blog post, I received a notification from WordPress. This was no ordinary notification, either. It was a note congratulating me for publishing my one thousandth blog post. 1,000! I started blogging in June… Read More ›
Because I’m Happy
I recently enjoyed a delicious dinner with my friend, Allison, whom I refer to as a real writer. She is a published and paid writer, hence, she has more than earned the moniker of real writer. After not writing for over… Read More ›
Blockhead
I usually have something to say, and I would like to think that, whether spoken or written, I can get my point across rather well. Lately, though, that thought has been challenged. While I still have a lot to say,… Read More ›
Six Years of Stories and Lessons Learned
Six years ago today, I made the fateful decision to take the thoughts, feelings, and stories that occupied my mind and heart and share them in the form of this blog. Despite the trepidation about putting parts of myself and… Read More ›
The Surrender
Maybe, you noticed that I have not written very much lately. Maybe, you didn’t notice at all. Either way, that’s okay, because I did both. Some days, I was acutely aware of the lack of content being launched into cyberspace,… Read More ›
Happy Third Anniversary
While I am mathematically challenged, when it comes to dates, I have an uncanny memory. I remember all sorts of dates from birthdays to anniversaries of my family members and friends, some whom I have not seen in years, but… Read More ›
Two Years. . .
Two years ago today, with great trepidation and excitement, I published my first blog. As I think back on that fateful moment and all that has transpired over these past two years, I cannot wrap my brain around everything that… Read More ›
Very Inspiring Blogger Award
One of my favorite aspects of blogging is getting to interact with a diverse community of WordPress bloggers. Through our blogs, some of us have gotten to know one another, and there are a number of bloggers who inspire and… Read More ›
Writer’s Block
It is rare that I am ever at a loss for words, as I usually have something to say. There have been times in my life when I have felt as if my words fell on deaf ears, yet I… Read More ›