Momentum

I’m feeling a momentum in life in general.
I might not be where I want to be financially or physically but I’m getting there. I am noticing some things are getting easier. For instance, I am not a great cook. I can read recipes and they turn out great. When it comes to creating dinners out [...]

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Writing Prompt: Misspelling

This weeks prompt:
Write a scene in which the dramatic tension revolves around a misspelling: a road sign, the name on a birthday cake, the directions to a doctor’s office, a word in a spelling bee…
This was it. Amber was about to go up and receive her very first trophy. Ever.
Softball was fun but mostly boring. [...]

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QotD: Life-Changing Event

What event changed your life for the better?
Submitted by Kasey.

Daaa and Baby T; Sony Cybershot

 

 
Meeting my husband, J. I met him through his brother. I was home from college for the summer. I worked for Parks and Rec. for the town. His brother was my boss. I remember the day he pulled up to chat [...]

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100 Word Story Challenge

Tommy had bad breath. He didn’t know it. The day he found out was one he would never forget.
He had been enjoying the day with a girl that was his friend. Lisa. Ah, Lisa. She had the most beautiful hair and Tommy swore her eyes sparkled like glitter. They were at the movies when Tommy [...]

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Ahhhhh…

I feel like the clouds are parting.
Last night, I managed to get to library to do some writing (It’s like going to the office), I stopped for a 6 minute tanning session (for the wedding festivities), I came home, got changed, did some sprints on a hill nearby (I didn’t do as many as I [...]

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Breathe

I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately. Stressed but more on the sad side of the scale. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I don’t want to use the word depressed but I’ve just been bummed. I am aware there are never enough hours in the day but this is ridiculous. How am [...]

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Abundance and Gratitude

I have been surrounded by these words lately. They are showing up everywhere. And not just for me. I came across Andrea’s post. This has also been a huge topic with a community I am part of…
Abundance comes in so many forms. Usually, money is the first thing we think of but abundance has a [...]

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Daily Challenges

There are so many things in life that are hard to do. Things that must be done.
Things like exercising (hello, yoga!).
Things like writing.
Things like saying something to someone who will have a hard time hearing it (but needs to).
We are faced with challenges on a daily basis. There are goals in my life and most [...]

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A Day in the ER

“Ok. I’m going to start working on those trees.”
“Um. Is C working today too?”
“No.”
“Shouldn’t you have someone out there. You know, so you aren’t alone?”
“Nah. I’ll be alright.”
“You sure? Because, safety is a huge issue… especially with tree work.”
“Don’t worry, Muh. I’ll be okay.”
“You better. And BE SAFE. If you get hurt you better make [...]

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Story Time

I had an interesting experience today. Story time at the local library. I believe I’ve mentioned that I’m writing a children’s book (the first of many, I hope). So we spend quite a bit of time at the library. We meaning my (9 months today!) son and I. We usually walk the few miles there [...]

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