D Is For… Decision! Contributed by A. Catherine Noon “Just do it,” Nike famously said in their successful ad campaign that became a catch-phrase for motivational talks everywhere. But what happens when you can’t “just” do it? And I don’t mean … Continue reading →
Contributed by Nicole Workman Cultivation can have a few different meanings. It can mean to plant or farm a piece of land, like a Writer’s Zen Garden. Cultivation can also mean acquiring or developing a skill or practice. We as … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland: At first glance, books might not seem connected to the theme of growth, but for avid readers, they are essential. Any book lover is loath to admit to their ever-expanding collection in a world that encourages … Continue reading →
A Good Yarn: Craft Salon & Makerspace One of the most important tools we have is to remember our agency. It’s like the Serenity Prayer says: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change … Continue reading →
We made it. The 2023 A to Z Blog Challenge is in the bag. We have two straggler posts, and may get them up; if not, I’m STILL declaring this a win BECAUSE… One of us got laid off. One … Continue reading →
Contributed by JaeSage I want to tell you about a dream I had the other night. I want to ask you your opinion on what the heck it was trying to t tell me. I have been yearning, yearning for … Continue reading →
Contributed by Laura Rios. I love Xennials. In case you’re not familiar with the term, Xennials describes the “micro-generation” of people whose birth years are between the late 1970s and the early 1980’s. Essentially, this group of people are on … Continue reading →
It’s been a challenging week for me, and for a lot of people with whom I talk. As I was thinking up what to write for today, I decided to look up Creative Commons images for “funny values.” This came … Continue reading →
Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, used to say, when someone asks you how you are, you look ’em in the eye and you say, “Great!” The idea being, that when you had that energy, it attracts … Continue reading →
I know, I know. Yoda (not Grogu, pictured above), said “Do, or do not. There is no try.” With all respect to the Jedi Master, I call bullshit. Sometimes, all we can DO is TRY. Sometimes, trying is as brave … Continue reading →
