I've recently made significant revisions to my book The Uncluttered Mother and it is being review by two publishers. So fingers crossed, I will find its home soon. In the interest of walking my talk, I finally did some long overdue digital housecleaning. This is the only decluttering chore that I have truly dreaded, and … Continue reading Writing Matters
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Where’d You Go, Creativity?
It is no accident that I am writing about the challenge of carving out a creative life when it’s been so long since I’ve written anything here. Why is it so challenging to carve out a creative life that stays consistent? Allow me to state the obvious: Creative projects are often solo pursuits in which … Continue reading Where’d You Go, Creativity?
Thinking Inside the Box
Long before I ever had a laptop, back in the day when I was tapping at keys on a typewriter, I kept various writing notes in a decorative box, the kind you find at a craft store for keeping photos or other treasures in. While I was raising young children and my writing time was … Continue reading Thinking Inside the Box
Memoir Excerpt
I told a story at a Boston Moth live storytelling event and after taking first place, I went on to perform it at the Moth GrandSlam the following year. It is the story of reconnecting with my alienated mother, and is now an excerpt of my memoir-in-progress: https://herviewfromhome.com/the-stranger-i-call-mother/ Parental Alienation is a form of pathology … Continue reading Memoir Excerpt
An Uncluttered New Year
As time passes, I become more and more aware of what a precious commodity it is. I don't just notice how quickly the years pass, but also how quickly a day can pass. I am not someone who lives for the weekend, or for vacations or holidays. I try my best- and am grateful for … Continue reading An Uncluttered New Year
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