5 Tips for Managing Creative Overwhelm Being an “idea person” sounds so good on paper. I mean, what could be bad about being flooded with inspiring thoughts and always being one mind map away from a creative solution or invention? But if you are an idea person, you know the challenges, the biggest one likely [...]
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The Mighty Kymm Recaps the Oscars
I knew Kymm Zuckert’s name through the annual blog project “Holidailies” long before I ever had the privilege of doing audio improv with her on Sage Tyrtle‘s podcast. I’ve been a fan of her recaps of the Oscars and “Dancing with the Stars” for years, so I’m tickled that she agreed to share this year’s [...]
The Bully Inside by Katie McClain
For 2 months after I sent my book into the world, I was stuck. It was weird and hard. How could I feel like this after giving so much time and love to something that I created with passion and that I’m extremely proud of? Someone told me that it’s normal to feel down after completing a big [...]
The Holiday Blues by Joanna Weston
The days are getting shorter, night is coming sooner, and our sweaters are out of storage – that means it must be time for the holidays! If Christmas, Kwanza, Hannukah, or any other winter holiday leaves you feeling less than thrilled, you are not alone. Although it may seem like the world has been over [...]
What’s SUP? Stand Up Paddleboarding
I first saw SUP on Facebook: a friend posted a picture of herself standing on a fiberglass board on a lake in Vermont. This didn’t make sense: we don’t have waves or surf, the water looked calm, and she was holding a long canoe paddle. What’s going on? Stand up paddleboarding! How to SUP SUPing [...]
Top 5 Makeup Trends for Fall by Tonie Jones
School has started and that signals the beginning of the end of summer. It’s hard to think that we’ll soon trade 90 degree weather for brisk mornings and warm winter coats. But the changing of seasons doesn’t have to be about all the things we’re losing. There are great things about the fall season to [...]
Giving What You Live & Living What You Give by Kayce S. Hughlett
Generosity. Abundance. Sharing. As you read these words, I invite you to take a moment and notice how they resonate in your body. What do you notice? How do they feel? Do they evoke certain qualities? {Pause and listen.} Now, consider another trilogy: Stinginess. Scarcity. Withholding. Can you feel a difference? Do the images and [...]
Igniting Change with Exploration by Dr. Amy Johnson
Have you ever come across a word that ignites something in you? A single word that delivers a viscera punch, while something deep inside of you responds “Yes!”? ‘Explore’ is that word for me. Explore! Explore encapsulates almost all of my great, personal loves in life. I think of travel. Touching down in a foreign [...]
Hurricane Preparedness for Divas by Susan A. Fogel
It’s that time of year again: hurricane season. The Pacific season officially opened on May 15th, while the Atlantic season opened a bit later on June 1st, but those dates merely signify the times when the National Hurricane Center (NHC) starts sending out public advisories about hurricanes. By early June there had already been two [...]
A Deer’s Love Note from The Garden by Connie Cottingham
I am graceful, I am beautiful, I am fast. I cannot only run like the wind, leaping effortlessly, but I can devour your most precious vegetables, hostas and hydrangeas so very, very quickly. I cannot help myself. Your garden is so full of delectable, juicy foliage and luscious blooms. Unless, of course you have applied [...]
The Art of Selling Yourself by Katie McAleece
I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “Image is everything.” At one point, I did not believe this concept at all. I thought it was pretty stupid, actually. I was never out to impress anyone because, at the time, I thought life was more than what you wear and how your hair is fixed at [...]
Another Love Note from the Garden by Connie Cottingham
Oh, my dear, do not go our into that burning July sun without me. I am here to protect you – and to make you look stunning. Everybody needs a hat that looks good and protects them. Those laugh lines near your eyes – I must say you wear them well. They make you look [...]
Guest Post: Get Trim This Summer
Summers are marked by scorching heat and sweat, which inspire folks to wear shorts, mini skirts and bathing suits. People who are obese or overweight are often hesitant to wear such summer clothes because of of their weight. Te simple solution is this: shed those extra pounds! Luckily, there are several easy ways to lose [...]
A Love Note from the Garden by Connie Cottingham
Yes, my dear, I know you are busy, but everyone who is interesting is. While your garden is blooming, take some time to wander with a camera, write down the names of plants that are doing well, note great plant combinations, record the first blooms on your vitex, sketch a quick plan of what is [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Online Dating Profile
December isn’t just a month full of cozy family holidays. It’s also a time when singles often feel even more alone. Online dating is a great idea, but before you cuddle up to that computer to find the perfect holiday honey, read these tips from Guest Blogger Erica St. Claire. After experiencing numerous online dating [...]
Book Review: Ginny Rorby’s Lost in the River of Grass by Brigita Orel
This young adult novel is about growing up, friendship, love, adventure, love of nature, discovering one’s potential and much more. Sarah is feeling unhappy and lonely on her school trip to the Everglades because her classmates at her new school refuse to accept her. Fed up with their unfriendly attitude, she accepts a boy’s invitation [...]
Reflection by Wynn Godbold
What do you see when you look in your mirror? The teacher in me wants to say, “Your reflection” and dive into a lesson on the science of reflection. But the woman in me says, “Take a look at your reflection and let’s talk about that woman in there.” Let’s look at the surface first: [...]
A Leap by Sarah Gayle
I have taken a leap of faith – in myself and my abilities as an artist. This leap has caused many people closes to me to gasp out loud, but for me it’s a beautiful fall! I guess I have always been an artist and have just decided finally to do that full time! If [...]
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