Tag: short story
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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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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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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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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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Easy As Riding A Bike
If you’re in the Toronto area tomorrow, don’t miss out on the Naked Bike Ride… You can join too, it’s easy as riding a bike!
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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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How Old ARE You?
Today was another one of those days that asks the unwelcome question, “How old ARE you?” And the answer, as you may have guessed, is very.
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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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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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A3U On the Road
I’m taking Act 3 Unscripted on the road; stay tuned for musing from the City of Lights, Paris!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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?