Tag Archives: Art Journaling

Unearthing the Path to a Finished First Draft

For too long I’ve been stymied by where my novel is going.  Rather than a work-in-progress it has become a labyrinthine obstacle course designed by a paranoid mouse.  There is no sign of logical design. Path-markers, once clear and distinct, … Continue reading

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One Life at a Time

How often do we put the ‘shoulds’ before the wants and yearnings of heart and soul?  Far too often, is my guess, for most folk. With a backlog of cleaning, washing, gardening and general household tasks vying for attention, I … Continue reading

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Preparing for Take-Off

Mixed with anticipation and excitement at the prospect of moving to a new town and new area, is a sense of loss.  It seems I have just begun, at last, to build a creative foundation, making connections, working in a … Continue reading

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Paddling the Seas of Genealogy

Tracing my family history carries away time like seagulls at a beach-side picnic table.   Mostly, there’s only a crumb to be found for the time spent in researching, but each of those crumbs adds up to a small bite of … Continue reading

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Perplexed About Priorities

So much for great intentions.  Having begun my new blog, I was determined to be regular with postings, but here it is, two weeks gone by without talking to myself, at least, on here. My self-chatter can be troubling to … Continue reading

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