I recently started using a journal with bright, colorful paper to brainstorm poem and chapbook ideas before I begin to write. So far it's going well. I've come up with 8 or 9 ideas. At some point I'll probably explore all of them. Journals make me so happy. This journal has a candy box for … Continue reading Brainstorming, Journals, Ocean
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Christian Creativity
God is THE Creator. Creator with a capital C. And if you're a Christian, you're supposed to strive to be like Him as much as you can. Yet while the most Christians are good with ideas like charity and self sacrifice, few embrace the idea of creativity. Being like God when it is drudgery is … Continue reading Christian Creativity
At Work in My Studio
I may start selling my art soon. I am debating getting into the NFT market with my digital collages, and using regular sales for my paintings. I don't know if they would ever sell or not, but it's something I might do. Either way I'm taking seriously my ability to work full time on writing … Continue reading At Work in My Studio
Six Best Apps for a Happier Life
1. Slowly. Slowly is a penpal app that helps you connect with penpals from all around the world. You can choose to send photos (or not) as well. It's better than email because your letter takes hours or even a couple of days to deliver depending on where the person lives in the world in … Continue reading Six Best Apps for a Happier Life
Weight Loss Goals
I normally hate to put out any weight loss goals because it feels like if you put your goals out there you're more likely to fail, and then of course everyone knows you tried to lose weight and failed. But what I've come to realize is that maybe it could work the other way. It … Continue reading Weight Loss Goals
How to Clean With Depression
As you may know, I have Bipolar Disorder. Part of that is experiencing bouts of depression. When you're depressed, housework is hard to do. Even when manic it can be difficult because it's hard to focus. I cheat a little. I hire a professional cleaner to come a few times a month to do a … Continue reading How to Clean With Depression
Feeling Overwhelmed with Cleaning
We are still moving into our new house, and I am feeling overwhelmed. I just want a neat, orderly house. I like to maintain things but I have a hard time getting them neat and clean to begin with. Moving is always so difficult. I want to get on a cleaning schedule. I have someone … Continue reading Feeling Overwhelmed with Cleaning
I Can’t Stop Painting
Bipolar is hard, but one of the many joys I have is painting. Several months ago I signed up for art school and very quickly found out it wasn't for me. Partly because I have no talent, but partly because I just wasn't interested in what they wanted me to do. I don't want to … Continue reading I Can’t Stop Painting