Books, Humanity & Divine Expression
Where I Am Right Now: October 2019
I'm an East Coast girl, but I have "Save Me, San Francisco" by Train on repeat, and that's the kind of month it's been, friends. At least, I think it's been like this all month. Holy wow, what day is it? Big News First The Book is *back* from my editor. And it is so....
Being Happy is Not Shallow, and Here’s Why
Ready for an enlightening conversation? Try asking people for their personal definition of "happiness." It seems straightforward, right? But keep track of the number of times you hear, "I'd rather be ____________ than happy." And, more importantly, keep track of what...
Where I Am Right Now: September 2019
Oh, September. I have no idea where this post will lead us. Hopefully, somewhere good. First and foremost, after a year and a half of brainstorming, outlining and writing, I'm ecstatic to announce that The Book is back in the hands of my editor. This journey has been...
If You’re Gonna Be a Homebody, Just Be
My mom recently said to me, “Some people are drivers, and some people are passengers.” And based on that, you’re probably thinking that this will be an inspiring (or not at all inspiring) anecdote about being a leader instead of a follower. But I actually want to talk...
Where I Am Right Now: July 2019
It's been a year since I've written one of these. I'm still making my way through The West Wing and When Calls the Heart, and it's still raining nearly every afternoon. And that's about all that hasn't changed. I'm a totally different person than I was last summer. I...
My Worldbuilding Checklist
What makes your world your own? Is it the people who love you? The career that grounds you? The trees that grow in your backyard or the weeds that sprout alongside them? Is it your morning jog through the neighborhood or your trips to the local grocery store? Maybe...
My Tech Stack: The Tools That Run My Digital World
With so many tools to choose from, it can be difficult to streamline your creative process and concretize your digital footprint. Below are the six major tools that make life easier for this bookworm. Behold the tech stack! Microsoft Office For over a decade, I have...
Basements, Fakers and Other Things I’m Over
In the summer of 2016, I moved into the house that I lovingly referred to as "Green Gables". Yes, it actually did have green gables, but more importantly, at the time, I was reading Anne Shirley's story, and I felt that a little piece of her world had entered mine. My...
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