Day Twenty-Eight of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 28: Garden Inspiration I don’t have a green thumb (perhaps a purple one when I hit it with a hammer by accident), but I do love gardens. I can’t tell you the names of most types of flowers or herbs, or what perennial means, yet they inspire my artistic soul. That fascination with gardensContinue reading “Day Twenty-Eight of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day Twenty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 27: Motivational Monday poem  Birthed from a natural home The rosebud makes an entrance  With care from the sun, rain, and green thumb  The flower known as delicate  Can defend itself  The thorns guard the petals From those who might cause harm While vivid colors and vibrant aromas  Enhance the surroundings  Flowers bloom asContinue reading “Day Twenty-Seven of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day Twenty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 26: Journaling My foray into writing began over twenty-five years ago as journaling. I was a shy, people-pleasing pre-teen who didn’t like conflict. Sidenote: I still don’t like conflict.  Anyway, writing my thoughts and feelings in a journal became my healthy outlet for what eventually morphed into depression. I’ve overcome many struggles so far,Continue reading “Day Twenty-Six of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day Twenty-Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 25: On the Page I am a writer who has no interest in electronic books. I fight the ultimate shift to a digital age with every fiber of my being. Is downloading a 300 page novel onto a lightweight, portable device more convenient? Sure, but I’d much rather have a creation I can hold,Continue reading “Day Twenty-Five of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day 24 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 24 Update How much time did I focus on writing today? Zip, zilch, nada, zero You read that right. I spent exactly 0 minutes on my writing endeavors today. I admit it and acknowledge a lack productivity. However, I made a pledge twenty-three days ago to chronicle my writing journey. Whether I spend allContinue reading “Day 24 of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Day Twenty-Two of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday

DAY 22: Writing Prompt Wednesday In my prior roles as Team Lead and Writing Group Facilitator, I used writing prompts as a way to stimulate creativity. I handed out a photo prompt. Sometimes I asked everyone to write individually, while other times I split the team into pairs and asked them to come up withContinue reading “Day Twenty-Two of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey: Writing Prompt Wednesday”

Day Twenty-One of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey

DAY 21: Clear Skies Ahead If you haven’t already noticed, I use a lot of sky/clouds/sun pictures in my blog posts. This fascination took form when I made a conscious effort to notice the beauty around me. Whether setting or rising, the sun adds rays of inspiration to my day. I am so struck byContinue reading “Day Twenty-One of the 111 Day Writer’s Journey”

Motivational Monday Poem: Paving the Way

Paved with intentions, some stronger than others  The road keeps you moving forward  Like a ruler measuring your distance  Don’t look back to see your progress  As you could lose your footing  And miss a step Journey on til you reach a milestone  Acknowledging the ardous path  You’ve tread