How to keep things simple — It seems almost impossible to live a simple life these days. Even when you let go of one thing, finish that latest project, or pay off a debt, something new creeps into your life and takes over your time, attention, and energy. When life is complicated and rushed, finding time…

Find freedom by examining your beliefs and opinions — All my life my mom wore her hair short. She was in her late 30s by the time I was born so her adage that women shouldn’t wear long hair after 40 was already reflected in her choice of hairstyle. I wore my hair long until after my children were…

‘Should’ is the modern woman’s shackle. — ‘Should’ is the modern woman’s shackle. It ties us to guilt and shame and “never good enough.” — Mary Gallagher I have my list of personal ‘shoulds’ and I am sure you do too. I’ve carried them around like a ball and chain. …

Poetry prompts to ignite the poet within (even if you don’t think you’re a poet!) — This is the latest installment in my series of poetry prompts. To see the other prompts, please read to the end. Every Sunday morning I read a book about writing and give it a go with a writing prompt. Since being published in a poetry anthology, Writer On Fire: Poetry…

Letting go of the weight of insecurities and anxieties about life — Mothers. They influence us more than we know. I always chuckled at women who said, “I’m turning into my mom!” Never gonna happen to me, I’d smirk. I’m nothing like my mother. The first time someone told me I was “just like my mother” was when I went trick or…

How to write an abecedarius poem — Every Sunday morning I read a book about writing and give it a go with a writing prompt. Since being published in a poetry anthology, Writer On Fire: Poetry Prompts to Ignite the Poet Within, I have been using the prompts in this great…

Are you ready to join the tiny home movement? — The tiny home movement is growing, but it’s not a new thing as some would have you believe. There have always been homeowners who want something small, sustainable, and easy to care for. My search for a tiny home began in 2018, not long after I had sold my large…

From Writer on Fire: Poetry Prompts to Ignite the Poet Within (even if you’re not a poet!) — Poetry prompts are the easiest and most non-threatening way to try your hand at poetry. They’re also a good complement to your everyday writing practice. Even if you only write prose as your mainstay, venturing into the landscape of poetry writing can enhance your creativity as a writer, stretch your…