I'm going to stop being discouraged and be awesome instead. True Story.

I’m going to stop being discouraged and be awesome instead. True Story.

I haven't exactly been sad. But I'll admit. For the last few weeks, I've been discouraged. I found myself in ...
step away from the puppy.

step away from the puppy.

Warning: Sometimes, emotional bullies wear puppy suits. wounded puppy suits. And when you pay attention to them, the whimpering doesn't ...
why I'm not your "fun" friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

why I’m not your “fun” friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

In my previous post, entitled "I'm not your "fun" friend." I said the reason I prefer "real" conversation over "surface" ...
everyone needs a Shoulder Coach.

everyone needs a Shoulder Coach.

treadmill. 5% incline. 3.5mph. Shoulder Coach: "really? that's all you got?" Me: "6% incline. are you happy?" Shoulder Coach: "for ...
I need to clear my head.

I need to clear my head.

When I was in my twenties, that would mean a night drive. Driving on a long straight road, more than ...
writing is hard.

writing is hard.

After starting over on a new book, I thought I was finished with the introduction. I told FirstHusband I wasn't ...
I feel like I'm starting over.

I feel like I’m starting over.

I met with my writing mentor a just a few months after I began writing my book. She took a ...
I'm on a "reverse" diet.

I’m on a “reverse” diet.

That's what FavoriteSon is calling it. I'm trying to consume more calories on a daily basis. Sounds crazy. I know ...