Day 2: Reflection on Happiness

Reflect on a time when you felt truly happy and fulfilled. What values were you honoring in that moment? Contentment seems like a good word that covers both happiness and fulfillment. I went to college full-time in my 40s, and even though I was in poverty, I was quite content. I loved what I was … Continue reading Day 2: Reflection on Happiness →

NYNN Update

In order to keep up with writing in a month when I had last minute (or first available) surgery followed by pretty frequent physical therapy, I am writing short stories. I hope to write enough to publish a collection, maybe by July, if editing and revision goes extra smoothly. Of course, I have conlanging projects … Continue reading NYNN Update →

Prompt: Uninvention

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I would un-invent “flushable” wipes, because they wreak havoc on septic and sewer systems. A clogged septic system is not a fun time and having it fixed is going to cost you. Nobody enjoys a clogged sewer either. Google “fatbergs” to be disgusted and for another … Continue reading Prompt: Uninvention →

Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values

Day 1: What are the top 5 values that guide your life decisions? Why are they important to you? I found a file with 30 days of journal prompts in one of my Google Drives. I had completely forgotten saving it and I am not even sure where I acquired this set. It's a mystery! … Continue reading Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values →

Prompt: Chronically Online

In what ways do you communicate online? Well, hello there! I am communicating right now! I post on social media, mostly for the amusement of my friends and family. I email for business purposes when I have to. I comment on things when I am in that mood. I would like to do video and/or … Continue reading Prompt: Chronically Online →

Prompt: Mission

What is your mission? There are many directions I could go with this prompt, but I have decided to treat it as a request for a personal mission statement: I’m on a mission to spread kindness and facilitate happiness among my fellow beings, and to be the best steward I can be of the environment … Continue reading Prompt: Mission →

Post-surgical report

I had a total knee replacement of my right knee on Friday. I was slightly apprehensive about it, but the surgery went well and I seem to be recovering nicely. I need to do my PT exercises in a little bit. I thought I would check in and let everyone know that I am still … Continue reading Post-surgical report →

Merry Christmas!

I wish you a joyous winter holiday, no matter what you celebrate! Or a very merry Wednesday, if that's where you're at! And a happy and prosperous New Year to all! I hope that this message finds you happy and relatively unstressed. Thank you for reading this post and this blog. I am grateful that … Continue reading Merry Christmas! →

Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens: Toy Edition

First, a confession: I love both The Sound of Music and It's a Wonderful Life. No irony here, just complete sincerity. But now on to the topic at hand, My Favorite Things! I found some really neat stuff while holiday shopping on Amazon this year, and I wanted to share some of the things that … Continue reading Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens: Toy Edition →

Monday Monday

We had a nice weekend in a cabin for the solstice. It was relaxing, even after we got home yesterday and decided to continue to chill. Today, it was back on the grind. I didn’t accomplish everything I set out to do today, but I did get a few major paperwork tasks out of the … Continue reading Monday Monday →