How National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Is Like a Diet
My NaNoWriMo project–one that was loosely plotted ten years ago in NYC after a writer’s conference when I was on a roll. In fact, I loosely plotted a whole series with the same characters. Life…
A Seasonal Review: What Were the Most Satisfying Moments of Summer 2010?
The watch-shrub in my neighbor’s yard. Hope it doesn’t escape from that leash! Photo copyright by Lorna Tedder, all right reserved. I’m taking my cue from friend Maggie Shayne and doing a “seasonal review.” As…
Mean People and Their Motives
Photo credit by Digital Explorer; creative commons license The quickest way to shut down or shut out trash talk is to know precisely who you are and have confidence in your own vision. If your…
Remember to Milk
An ambitious little bluebird at the lake near my home. Photo copyright by Lorna Tedder; all rights reserved. One of the hardest things for me to do, up until recently, was to relax and enjoy…
Oh, Pure Joy!
From http://xkcd.com/
Living in the Now, without Worry
Photo by kenyaboy7; creative commons license Popular blogger Steve Pavlina writes, “My intuition is just buzzing with the feeling that some amazing new opportunities are coming up (not necessarily financial ones), and I’m having so…
What We All Really Want
But she won’t understand Why anyone would have to try To walk a line when they could fly. –“If She Knew What She Wants,” The Bangles Once, when I was going through a rough period,…
What’s Working for YOU this Month?
Photo by noahbulgaria; creative commons license. Rather than what’s not working for you, what IS working for you? Normally, I try to do a simple assessment every New Moon, but I’m either behind or…
Are You Suffering from NEWT BITES?
Photo by jurvetson; creative commons license. Seems this terrible little plague is everywhere.NEWT BITEs. Ever heard of them? Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably experienced their unexpected sting.Sometimes they’re bigger NEWTs than other…
Affecting What You Cannot Control (or Can You?)
Photo by geishaboy500; creative commons license. “Honor your hopes, not your fears.” That’s a bumper sticker that author Barbara Samuel once told me about, and I’ve always liked the sentiment. While positive attitude is…
