Society may try to destroy home-life or demean its importance, but there are still plenty of us who protect and cultivate this space that matters most.

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is deciding which ones to keep.” -Scott Adams “There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” -Edward de Bono Creativity is a natural extension of […]

How to Cultivate Your Creativity and Creativity Quotes

September 19, 2021

This post is all about offering home office inspiration for a dedicated writer. I decided to write about this because…I have a wonderful announcement. I am writing a book. It has been formulating in my mind for over a year now, and right before my father passed away I made a mental and financial investment […]

Home Office Inspiration for Dedicated Writer

Home Office Inspiration for Dedicated Writer

March 28, 2018

I just finished teaching another semester of writing courses. Every time I teach I am in awe at two things–how much I love my students and the powerful impact of grit and practice for writing and life. Students There are probably plenty of teachers out there who teach simply to get a paycheck, but I […]

Grit, Writing and Students

Grit, Writing and Students

December 20, 2017

I wrote this poem, “Epistle to a New Flower,” for my creative thesis and I wrote it as I thought about my first born daughter. I basked in her newness, innocence, and beauty that had only just begun. I also thought about all the women in the world who are like flowers of every kind, […]

Epistle to a New Flower

Epistle to a New Flower

November 11, 2017

Free Therapy: Journal Writing I have been thinking about activities that help me to relax and release; these are just a few of the benefits of journal writing. Free Writing.Free Therapy: Journal Writing I handwrite in my journal and I write for just myself. It is not a record specifically for my kids to read, […]

Free Therapy: Journal Writing

April 27, 2017

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