I had been doing such a good job of writing regularly, but I have been hit with a wave of depression and anxiety that has made me retreat into my shell. I am peeking out now to say that I will be traveling this coming week, but I am going to try to finish up … Continue reading Surfacing (briefly)
Category: personal
Prompt: I’m the Gran with a Plan.
Create an emergency preparedness plan. Image by me. Ha. This prompt was from a while ago. It looked like a fun one, so I put it aside in my drafts to return to when I could give it proper time and attention. And I'm back! There are different kinds and levels of emergencies to prepare … Continue reading Prompt: I’m the Gran with a Plan.
Opportunities abound!
I have about five posts on the back burner right now, most of which are intended to “deliver more value to the reader,” but I am not going to stop posting my personal navel-gazing entries also, like the one you are about to read. I have had opportunities for all kinds of exciting stuff popping … Continue reading Opportunities abound!
Prompt: Too Many Things
What have you been working on? I know I need to pick a vital few things to give my time and attention to, but I am a person of many interests and ideas, and I have ADHD too. The result continues to be trying to do all the things all the time. And how is … Continue reading Prompt: Too Many Things
Cashing my reality check
My inner child right now. I had to break out the walker two days ago, and things have only gotten worse since then. I am getting into wheelchair territory with the pain the last few days. Today was the worst. I somehow managed to climb the stairs to the bedroom but it took 20 minutes … Continue reading Cashing my reality check
PSA: Annotate away!
You’re allowed to write in your own books if you want to. Write that comment in the margin. Underline, highlight, and bookmark those special passages. Doodle if you want. I give you permission if you need it.
Prompt: Tim. RIP. 💔
Daily writing promptWhen you think of the word "successful," who's the first person that comes to mind and why?View all responses My late brother was the most successful person I have ever known. He was both book smart and street wise. He had the tenacity of a pit bull and the people skills of a … Continue reading Prompt: Tim. RIP. 💔
And so it begins, a new week
🎶Morning has broken🎶 Last week was not great. I really didn’t get everything done that I wanted to and I had to deal with a bunch of nonsense I didn’t want to. But now it is Sunday again, so let’s shake the dust of the old week from our feet and move on, shall we? … Continue reading And so it begins, a new week
Prompt: Home Sweet Home (Ideally)
Daily writing promptWhat does your ideal home look like?View all responses My ideal home would be a big, old farmhouse in the country with a first floor bedroom, full bath, and laundry room to accommodate my bad arthritis days. I’d like both an eat-in kitchen and a dining room, a living room and a den. … Continue reading Prompt: Home Sweet Home (Ideally)
Prompt: If I had a million dollars
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? I would put $10,000 in a high-yield savings account for each of my 10 grandchildren (so far), plus my 4 kids who don’t have kids. That’s the first $140,000. I’d give $80,000 each to the Foster Love Project and the … Continue reading Prompt: If I had a million dollars
The Mia Experiment 