Dec 4, 2021Member-onlyThinking Out Loud (or on the Page)Just tell them you were talking to the dog. — Do you ever go into deep contemplation and suddenly realize you’re thinking out loud? I’m always grateful I work alone when this happens. Although, the dog looks at me kinda funny, and my parrot asks, “What’s up with that?”Memories5 min readMemories5 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyIt’s Beyond High-Time. . .Okay, don’t get too excited. Maybe it’s not what you think. I was born legally “High” — it’s my maiden name. Then I married Mr. Young. It’s why I hyphenate. But I digress. 🎵 Get Back in the Saddle Again. . . 🎶 I was actually referring to the fact I hadn’t posted here in a while. And it’s beyond high time I get my fanny in gear and post something…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Mar 14, 2021Member-only3 Writing Tips to Improve How You‘re PerceivedNeglecting This Pre-Flight Check Might Prevent Your Writing from Landing Properly. — Your Pre-flight Check is Always ImportantWriting3 min readWriting3 min read
Feb 1, 2021Member-onlyMaking a Promise to Myself in 2021Inoculating My Spirit for a Better Year — What in the Hell-o Happened? In January 2020, like many of you, I had the best intentions to get so many great things done. “2020, my year of Vision,” I told myself.Lessons Learned9 min readLessons Learned9 min read
Aug 22, 2020Member-only3 Ways You Can Improve Your WritingLearn these three easy practices & help your writing become more understandable, compelling, and credible. — Why are you writing? When we write something like an email, an article, a blog post, or a story, there’s a reason.Writing9 min readWriting9 min read
Published inAn Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Aug 16, 2020Member-onlyA Loopy Lizard LegacyA Whimsical Tale of Love and Compassion — I’m popping in today with a little something positive while I work on some other articles to bring you — soon. Lilly-the-Lizard I named her Lilly. I don’t know exactly why — maybe it had a ring to it? And I don’t usually name my rescues. …Compassion9 min readCompassion9 min read
Jul 20, 2020Member-onlyPeople Keep Talking About Mindfulness — What IS it?How to Start Reaping Mindfulness Benefits. — It’s like a new buzz-word. We keep hearing it all over the place. But what are they talking about? What IS Mindfulness? Mindfulness is learning to be aware of the present moment — and not spacing-out. It’s paying attention to the now. . . and the now. . . etcetera. It’s focusing your…Mindfulness9 min readMindfulness9 min read
Jul 12, 2020Member-onlyMeet My Co-Workers. . .While supportive & somewhat entertaining, they’re not always helpful. How I Came to be a Home-Office Worker While working from home is new to many people these days, it has been a way of life for me since 2012. My “co-workers” have kept me company through hours of frustrating work and…Work From Home8 min readWork From Home8 min read
Jul 3, 2020Member-onlyGetting Lost. . .. . . And More Importantly, Finding Your Way I took an unplanned, mini-sabbatical, and got a bit lost. But I’m back now. It’s Not a Trainwreck Maybe it’s a couple of derailed cars — a slightly derailed path. Or perhaps more like getting lost, out in the storm.Personal Development6 min readPersonal Development6 min read
May 10, 2020Member-onlyThe World Feels Different NowThere’s an Odd Nebulous Upside-down-ness to it All. I still can’t seem to wrap my mind around all the craziness happening around us — around the world. I know, the stay-at-home orders have been going on for at least two months now, in most of the United States, anyway. And…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read