What is My Happy Self? My Happy Self, to me, is defined by being in a state of feeling the most purest joy within my heart and soul. Happiness as we know, is not a constant state of being. It fluctuates, disappears, comes in waves, and varies in intensity. When …
Distractions – First level Distractions pop their little heads up constantly, all vying for attention. My attention. Each one wants to draw me further away from my writing. “If you tend to me” says one as another swiftly interrupts, shouting “You will feel much better if you spend time with …
Out of balance Balance in all that I do has been at the forefront of my mind lately. That, and being consistent with all that I do for my writing journey. Striving to attain that optimal equilibrium between my writing, and personal responsibilities, has been proving a challenge. Over a …
Three Wishes by Sue Nolan Three wishes you say, that is what I can have But why only three Sir? One and two, are too few, So, three it is to be, see? Three wishes you say, my mind is racing This one or that, how can …
This short piece was inspired by a writing prompt about the potato and was a joy to write. The earthy smell of the freshly dug spuds in the hessian bag held promise of delicious home-cooked delights. What will he cook this time? the children wonder, as they watch the spuds …
Writing Mojo Returns ‘Write me’ begs each of the five stories sitting in project folders on my computer. As those who follow my writing and read my newsletter would know, my writing mojo has finally returned. It had spent a few months in hibernation. Life circumstances was the catalyst. Focusing …
There is a lovely lady I met last year at an Author Talk. Since then we had been trying to establish a writing group. For one reason or another, the planets didn’t align for that. However, now, at her suggestion, she and I, are going to be writing buddies. We will …
Time to write, now what shall it be? A piece about hope, love or happiness. Shall it be a fictional story or essay even, Perhaps it will be about me. Inspiration and ideas don’t always come, Ready and willing to be penned. Thoughts of everything else interrupts, It …
5 great posts on the benefits of being creative In these posts you can discover the many benefits you will gain from being creative. You will also learn why it is important to be creative. Some reasons may surprise you; did you know that being creative can actually help you …
The touch of a handA warm embraceThe scent of the manHis aging faceEyes that glintA smile so wideThe look of happinessConcealing pain insideStoic in stanceLearned so long agoBe upright and brightHe was told to showProper around ladiesIs how he actsNot a swear word passesWith his dad, this was a pactCourteous …
