Category: Feeling Pensive
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This is Bull$#!+
If a common idiom in writing is ‘write what you know’ it seems appropriate to share my thoughts with you about the intersection of gender bias and agism.
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Six Lessons at Sixty
At 60, I’ve learned a few lessons. Here are six that I thought I’d share. Some are big, some not-so-big. Hopefully all will be helpful.
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Blocked
Learning that there are multiple kinds of writer’s block may just be the bit of information needed to get un-blocked.
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Saved from the Fire
Lessons I learned when I was saved from the fire. My recollections and a few bits of advice on how to manage crisis.
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Stubbornness?
What’s the line between determination and stubbornness? And how do you know when you’ve crossed it?
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Reading
A summer spent reading is a summer well-spent. My summer included lots of books from lots of genres, with a singular focus. To become a better writer.
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Somewhere
Right now, somewhere out there, the spectrum of human experience is happening. And right now, you are spending time with me. Thank you.
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The Coffee Shop*
Out of optimism, I’m sharing a piece I wrote in a dark time to let you know, even in the saddest coffee shop, you can find a glimmer of hope.
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My Own Superhero
It’s great to be back with you! Please join me as I describe the pros and cons of being your own Superhero
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Truth and Reconciliation
On tomorrow’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, please take time to listen and learn. Here’s a few places to start.
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Dig Deep
After a few months of submitting to writing contests, the feedback is starting to come in, and one theme repeats. Dig deep!
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The City Speaks
Am I the only one who feels like a big city is a living, breathing entity and that city life, once experienced, never truly leaves your soul?
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Blank
What to do when both your mind and your computer screen are blank? For me, there is only one option. Hang in.
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If At First
In my absence, I’ve been re-learning the old adage; if at first you don’t succeed. It’s a lesson well worth the time.
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About Time
What is it about time that makes us experience it so differently? And why do some of us choose to keep reliving the not-so-good times?
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The Visitor
What happens when the visitor to your home is from a turbulent past? I have some thoughts. And a couple of suggestions on how to manage.
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All the World’s a Stage
As a strong proponent of therapy, I wholeheartedly agree with the therapist who once reinforced to me, that all the world’s a stage.
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According to Unpopular Opinion
Today, we’re talking about unpopular opinions. What is your greatest accomplishment? My answer might surprise you.
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On This Sad Day
On this sad day, I reflect on the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade and contemplate the implications here in Canada.
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Are You Proud?
As we are on the verge of celebrating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Canada Day, I ask you, “Are you proud?”
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Between Strangers
What happens when an introvert goes out? Sometimes a conversation between strangers offers a happy surprise.
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Writers – A Short Story
A short story about two writers struggling with what all writers face at one time or another. Just keep writing.
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Keeping Habits
Keeping habits up when you’re travelling can be hard. But it’s also a good exercise to find out if they’re worth it.
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Far Niente
Having come back from a wonderous trip to Paris, I am refreshed and committed to the ideal of Far Niente (sorry for the cultural criss-cross).
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From Here to There
Getting from here to there can be a challenge. In Paris, not so much, but for transit-challenged Toronto… pack your patience!
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My Place
My advice for the day; find that place that revives you and calls up the best of who you are. My place is Paris. Let me tell you about her.
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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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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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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.