What fun it was to talk with Brian and Wynne last week in our podcast about NaNoWriMo about the discipline involved in writing. Words like “accountability” and “productivity” seem to be at odds with creativity…and yet…a well-chosen tool might make the difference in establishing — and maintaining — momentum. Me? I’ve said this before. I … More Thank You, Mary Oliver!
Katherine pressed out the knots in my muscles, it was painful for a few brief moments coming and going in spasms. And as I tensed up, grimacing against the pain the words came, “Lean into resistance.” It’s a tough thing to allow yourself to flow with the pain, physical or psychological. However, it is there … More Lean into Resistance
What a treat (no tricks!) Wynne and I spent some time with the talented writer, Brian Hannon this week and talked about the 2024 NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – which begins officially today! I know many writers who’ve participated in “NaNo” over the years and although goals and accomplishments vary, most folks I … More Episode 91: NaNoWriMo with Brian Hannon
My wife and I have been busy with our jobs and when we have been together our free time has been sparse. When we saw that we had a free weekend recently we knew just how to spend it. My wife suggested checking out a winery that a friend had mentioned. We figured we’d enjoy … More From Point A to Point B
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. The first comes from the witty and wonderful Beth Kennedy of the i didn’t have my glasses on… blog. She tells of an instant perspective giving moment. True to form, she has us laughing while … More Two Again Tuesday
Wynne’s done it again. Wynne has a knack for instilling confidence about all things technical. I think it’s her plain-spoken advice…tailored just for me (or so it seems) as she reminds me to stick to steps and a sequence when I’m unsure about a task or project. Especially if the project at hand involves tinkering … More Episode 90: Site Design & WordPress Themes
I’ve had light on my mind lately related to morning routines and the impact that light – or the absence of it – has on my life. I’m picky and I know it about the quality of light in my personal spaces and I will steer clear of overly lit rooms that are squint-worthy. (See … More For the Love of Light
I was at the skate park with my kids and nine-year-old Miss O saw a sticker about Mary Oliver and asked about it. I answered that Mary Oliver was a poet and that her most oft quoted line is “Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious … More Answering Mary Oliver
What’s better than tea time? Tea time with Wynne, of course! Join us for our podcast as we mull the power of tea and the inspiration to slow down and savor. Wynne shares a beautiful piece written by Mark Nepo in “The Book of Awakening”: We discuss our favorite bits of Nepo’s beautiful prose and … More Episode 89: Tea Time with Wynne & Vicki
Courage inspires courage. My daughter picked up crocheting two years ago. Every time I see her, she seems to be working on some new project. She made a scarf for me last Christmas and she was teaching my wife how to crochet when she came home for a visit two weeks ago. My youngest son, … More Trying something new
The Heart of the Matter 