I want to wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter!
My sincerest hope is that despite the stress of the current nationwide lockdown, you all find happiness and peace with the ones you love and the One who loves you.

I want to wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter!
My sincerest hope is that despite the stress of the current nationwide lockdown, you all find happiness and peace with the ones you love and the One who loves you.

Tonight begins the Feast Day for St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland. Her story is one of courage and determination because she defied the kings and laws of her day.
Autumn is the perfect season for writers to reflect on the art of letting go. Just as trees release their leaves, writers can release scenes, drafts, and ideas that no longer serve their stories.
Another year has gone by, and it’s once again time for my End of the Year Ritual. This is a day that gives me time to reflect on the past, offer gratitude for the present, and dream about the future. I can’t imagine a better way to end one year and begin a new one.
The Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC begins this weekend. But the history of the iconic cherry blossom trees, a symbol of friendship between the U.S. and Japan, is long and tortured. Yet it was worth the effort.
Here are a few ways to embrace the “Summer of Yes” mindset and invite more joy, growth, and adventure into your life. This post includes journal prompts and simple ideas to help you say yes to what matters most this season.
It’s not easy, but writers and creatives can transition from the freedom of summer to fall deadlines with intention, avoiding hustle culture while embracing mindful, sustainable productivity.