Brené’s Baubles, 50 for 50 #29
This is a shot I took in the rainforest on the Big Island where the writing retreat I attended was held. All over that property were gems like this one—not exactly hidden, yet waiting to be…
This is a shot I took in the rainforest on the Big Island where the writing retreat I attended was held. All over that property were gems like this one—not exactly hidden, yet waiting to be…
The first week of October is Mental Health Awareness Week. Trigger warning: suicide. If you need help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or text CONNECT to the Crisis…
Like most of the lessons I’ve learned over the last 5 years, I’d prefer for this one not to be true. Connection may be as fundamental to our well-being as clean air, healthy food, and adequate…
Well, we're really down to the nitty-gritty now. After this week, we only have two chapters left. I can't believe how quickly our time together has gone by. If anyone has a thought about how…
Seven years ago, I signed up for a four day intensive writing workshop, called Writers' Studio, through UCLA Extension. I believe the class I took was about writing the personal essay or maybe it was…
First, you probably noticed that I added the word "international" to our bookclub. Well, why not! We are an international group and how fun to be able to say so. Thank you Nettonya and Xeno…
You probably know by now that my first ever piece to be published on a site besides this one was published last week by iPinion Syndicate. Thanks again, iPinion. I couldn't have completed that essay…