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”

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”

Skills Morph: Cleaner to Organizer

Library jobs often come with a variety of duties depending on the size of the library. Larger libraries can afford to create entire departments based around one task such as cataloging, answering reference questions, or handling basic public services, but smaller libraries may require employees to wear a variety of hats. This may include basicContinueContinue reading “Skills Morph: Cleaner to Organizer”

Decluttering: It’s a Constant Process

Yes, I’m still working on setting up the home office, but I’m not giving up. I keep looking at items and asking myself, “Do I need that?” Part of the problem is that my living situation will change in the next year, and I will need some of the items I have packed away. It’sContinueContinue reading “Decluttering: It’s a Constant Process”