Up to this point, I haven’t applied for any grants as a freelance writer, but I have a bit of experience with the application and fulfillment process through previous jobs. Grants can be a true blessing if a person or business qualifies, but they don’t come without their burdens. There is nothing wrong with applyingContinueContinue reading “Reading the Fine Print”
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Take the Vacation…Whatever It Looks Like
In August, I spent some time traveling for a yarn tour in my state intended to highlight small local yarn shops. It was like a series of mini-vacations from my regular schedule. In the end, it was refreshing to go to so many different places and meet so many different people. I enjoyed it allContinueContinue reading “Take the Vacation…Whatever It Looks Like”
Friday Faith Moment: Managing Our God-Given Skills
We know God has given us certain skills, and it is important to use those talents in a way to help others and to share the word and love of God. God has given me several skills, and I love to find ways to use those skills for others. It brings joy to someone else,ContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Managing Our God-Given Skills”
Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human
While I have left my library career behind, I can honestly say my time in the field made me a better person and writer. There are many things about libraries people don’t understand, and I can attest to this fact because of how many times people have said, “I didn’t know that” when I haveContinueContinue reading “Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human”
The Decluttering Continues
Wouldn’t it be great if decluttering were a one-time process? You get rid of all the excess stuff, and then you never have to do it again. Unfortunately, that’s not how clutter works. It just keeps coming back because we keep getting stuff. However, I am trying to bring less in each year, and IContinueContinue reading “The Decluttering Continues”