(Yes, I know it’s actually Saturday. It was a long week. Don’t judge!) Reading: this phrase: “Never stop starting.” Oof, that one hit hard. Those three words just torched so many excuses I’ve been making lately. Watching: the Full Snow Moon. I’m heading out to the new St. Pete Pier in a little bit for an even better view. I’d…
Reading: post-it notes. Bear with me on this one… I read a fantastic tip for writers. Basically, you write each idea on a post-it, then keep grouping and rearranging them until you you’re satisfied with the order they’re in. It seemed awfully time-consuming, and a waste of post-its. Then I actually tried it and it works like a charm! My…
Reading: magazines! I rarely make time to read “fluff” but I just love it soooo much! I can oh so slightly justify it by claiming it’s for work, because they are mostly fitness magazines. It’s nice to take it easy and read something just for fun. Watching: an amazing masterclass by Ana Nieto on writing and publishing a book. She’s…
Reading: A Secret History of Witches by Luisa Morgan. It’s an enthralling generational tale; the witchcraft is almost the least important part of it. Her richly drawn character studies are absolutely fascinating. I am awed and humbled by authors who honor the language. Watching: squiggly letters dancing across my computer screen, ugh. I wish I could blame it on the…
Reading: my 2021 horoscopes! No, I’m not talking about the daily horoscope that says I’ll receive an unexpected financial windfall and meet someone tall, dark, and handsome. But I absolutely believe that planetary alignments and cosmic shifts affect aspects of our lives. Forewarned is forearmed, right? PS I’m super-sensitive Cancer, so the moon makes me hella moody. Watching: Bridgerton. Did…
Reading: or actually, re-reading, Neil Gaiman’s past New Year’s Day posts. He is one of my favorite authors; everything I’ve read by him has utterly captivated me. And every few years, he writes the loveliest and most thought-provoking New Year’s Day wishes. One of my favorites, from 2011, is at the end of this post. Watching: The Queen’s Gambit. So…
Yes, I know it’s not quite Friday yet, but this week Friday is also Christmas Day, so let’s get a head start on this, shall we? Reading: Christmas cookie recipes. So far, we’ve gone through lemon cookies, strawberry cookies, chocolate chip cheesecake bars, and pretzel kisses. Next we’re going to make snowballs, M&M cookies, and almond cookies. Luckily I have…
Reading: “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle. Simply amazing. I feel like she’s lit a fire in my soul. Do yourself a favor and read this if you haven’t. Watching: allllll the Hallmark movies. I know, I know but I just can’t help myself. I need to know whether the town cupcake baker is going to fall in love with the cranky…
