It’s SO in my Head

I’ve thought a lot the past few years about how my thoughts create my reality. I know. It’s all a little “woo woo.” But it’s true. After slamming my head into the sidewalk two weeks ago during a run, I’ve spent time recovering with a bruised, scraped, and sore face. It seems every little thing…

Solitude and Snow

When I picked my word of the year, I had no idea I might be “couched” by snow days and freezing weather. We’ve had our share of cold this winter. Between that and clunking my head on a run last week, I’ve spent much time alone lately. But all this fits right into my plan.…

Writing Memoir

Writing about yourself ought to be easy, right? Our first class with Steve Watkins filled me with ideas, and I couldn’t wait to get started. He asked us to turn in 5-7 pages by Sunday night. No problem, I thought. First, I wrote about a memory I had at age 4 when I cut off…

Say what?

I understand “white space” in design. But I’d never thought about white space in my life until I read Sarah Selecky’s post today. She says: In a short story, a white space is placed between scenes to signal a moment of reflection. It’s there to give you a moment to digest the scene that just…