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On the Move
If we leave bits of ourselves when we move on from a place, it’s amazing I have anything left. Being on the move has its drawbacks
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Behind the Door
Following a writing prompt, this is a short story describing what is ‘behind the door.’
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The Writing Lesson
There is great joy to be found in reading a book both for pleasure and for the writing lesson it provides.
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Wake-Up Call
It’s a happy dilemma when your iPhone alarm and natural wake-up call sound the same. Either way, snooze isn’t an option.
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It’s Just a Line
When is a line more than just a line? When it defines not only who you are but what are capable of doing.
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National Day of ???
With all the National Day of This and That out there, I got to wondering; what would my National Day be?
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Today’s Assignment
Today I’m writing from a prompt about surprises found processing in the darkroom. It’s a tight 500 words that I hope you’ll enjoy.
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Priorities
When you finally start doing something that you’ve wanted to do your entire life but haven’t, you make it one of your priorities.
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It’s Too White Out There
At the risk of raising the ire of my readers, I have to say, it’s too white in the Okanagan Valley.
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Let’s Talk Travel
After two years of sitting at home, it’s time to talk travel. I’m heading back to the international destination I love most.
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First Time
There’s a first time for everything. Over the weekend, I submitted my first entry into a writing contest. It was a bit of a journey!
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Stop the Track
When do organizational tools become a barrier? With unlimited tools available to us, it’s time to stop the track.
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Sunrise
For someone who is not a self-described morning person, I can most definitely say that I am a sunrise person.
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Writer’s Block
If you’re a writer, you’ve most certainly suffered from writer’s block, but how to overcome it? Let me tell you.
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Nighttime Voices
What happens when the characters you write about become the nighttime voices keeping you awake? You listen.
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Short Story – Today Was Different
With my new writing practice comes new projects. Today I’m sharing a submission for a writing contest; “Today Was Different”
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Refocus
After taking a week off from writing, I’ve come to some realizations. It’s time to refocus and I’ll looking to the past to help me.
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Good Morning Spring
Today on the vernal equinox I peek my head out from under the covers and say good morning spring.
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Not So Fast…
What happens when you think you’ve won over technology? In my case, technology responds emphatically, ‘not so fast.’
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Heavy
This is a tough day where things feel heavy. The best we can do is feel it, get past it and move forward. The ticking clock is my reminder; this will pass.
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This Irish Woman
Today on St. Patrick’s Day, this Irish woman will be bringing her Irish smile and hopefully some luck, to find a celebration.
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Let There Be Light
What do you do when you’re ‘smart’ technology outsmarts you? For me, I keep trying to let there be light.
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Are You In?
When someone asks ‘are you in?’ there are a few things to consider. Not the least of which is, can I affect change?
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What To Do?
As I review my to-do list for the week, I wonder what to do with my neighbour’s unavoidable question, ‘what do you do?’ Harder said than done, it turns out.
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Spring Forward
Welcome to spring forward! Although not deeply committed to the ritual of daylight savings time, I figure if we’re going to do it, let’s make the most of it!
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Older
After hearing a shocking (for me at least) statistic on the radio this week, I asked myself the question. Just how old am I?
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The Test
Covid mandates are lifting faster than you can say ‘cue the new variant’. The test begins today to see how a mask-wearer (me) is treated now.
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Change of Perspective
As I sat down this morning to write, feeling stuck once again, I felt I need a change of perspective.
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While He’s Gone
As I arrive back home from dropping my partner, John off at the airport I ask myself the age-old question. What will I do while he’s gone?
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My Feminist Manifesto Revisited
Today, on International Women’s Day, I am revisiting my 14 year old Feminist Manifesto. Much has changed and much is the same.
Act 3 Unscripted
Where I write the story of my unscripted life