"Not all those who wander are lost." – J. R. R. Tolkien
As promised, here’s the next part of my “creative journey” story. Turns out I have quite a bit to say, so today’s post will focus on my writing, followed tomorrow by photography, and then, who knows? --- Growing up, I never felt like I had any creativity. I can’t sing (trust me when I say... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of summer a year ago, I signed up for a few Kim Klassen photography classes with weekly lessons that focus on finding our stillness and creativity (something I was in desperate need of then, and apparently continue to need now…). I had the whole summer ahead of me and grand visions of the... Continue Reading →
I'm back! These last two semesters were particularly crazy with two classes plus an internship during the fall and three classes this spring (including math, after a 26-year break... blech!), on top of family life and a full-time job. But, at long last I can finally say that I am a senior! Only a few... Continue Reading →
I was busy working the payroll deadline at work last month when I grabbed the phone, groaning out loud as I saw the name on the caller ID. It was my 13-year-old, and I could already guess what she had to say. “Mom! I’m locked out of the house… Again!” she huffed, without even a... Continue Reading →
The assignment was to do an archival report to find out what was happening in the news on local, national, and international levels on our date of birth. I had a blast going through old newspapers and magazines, and came up with some interesting stuff. Now in this particular class, we are required to bring... Continue Reading →
I am the queen of finding blogs and newsletters that I read once, love, subscribe to by email, and then never - well, make that rarely - ever lay eyes on again. Tonight was one of those nights where I needed something mindless to do, so I started going through the backlog where I found... Continue Reading →
living life on the back roads 