The Truth About Busyness

We’re just so busy. In all the years I had known her, the answer was always the same. “Why don’t you guys take some time out, just for the two of you?” We’re just so busy. One day it dawned on me that we’d been having the same conversation for eight years. The ugly truth [...]

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Redbud Love

If you know anything about writer’s groups . . .

Scratch that. What a terrible first sentence. You either just yawned, zoned out or decided to skip this and keep scrolling until you found a more interesting post. Oh but you’re here, so you might as well keep reading. Besides it gets better, even if you don’t give a hoot about writing.

Let’s try this: Ever been a part of a group that “gets it?” Whatever “it” may be for you? A group who shares your pulse? Whose energy leaves you breathless? Whose dreams are so outrageous that you can’t help but think they might come true?

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The Wrong Question

My friend Adele and I were hiking when she asked me a question I’ve been turning in my mind for the better part of four years. We were ruminating about the future — plans and passion and dreams — and I was rambling on about all the things I wanted to be when I grew up. I was secretly hoping she’d be impressed with my [...]

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