Why I Craft, Cook, Clean, and Organize

While I can’t speak for other writers, I find I suffer from an excess of imagination and fidgeting. My brain is rarely quiet which leads to difficulty sleeping or even just relaxing. When I’m needing to relax, I find crafting, cooking, cleaning, and organizing to be activities that calm my brain. Maybe it’s the repetitiveContinueContinue reading “Why I Craft, Cook, Clean, and Organize”

O.J.T. (On the Job Training) and YouTube

I just spent the last twenty minutes recording myself while I crocheted. The lighting wasn’t great, and the angle wasn’t the best. Nonetheless, I persisted. I’m trying to learn about voiceovers in videos. I didn’t worry about the sound in the video because I plan to strip the original sound and replace it with aContinueContinue reading “O.J.T. (On the Job Training) and YouTube”

So It Begins: Plans for 2026

Even if 2026 didn’t begin as smoothly as I hoped it would, I’m still excited about the prospects for this year. I’m excited my creative spirit is in full participation mode. Now I just need to get the planning side of my brain to cooperate. Do you ever have to give yourself a little pepContinueContinue reading “So It Begins: Plans for 2026”

Reflections on 2025…Just a Little Later Than Intended

It’s snowing in the South. We don’t do snow well here so I’m inside trying to stay warm and mentally ignoring the weather. We aren’t on speaking terms right now. I said this to someone yesterday in my most dramatic voice, and it made them laugh. In turn, their laugh made me laugh so humorContinueContinue reading “Reflections on 2025…Just a Little Later Than Intended”