Even though I’ve had to stop racing (e.g., marathon, triathlon, cycling, open-water swimming), I am aware that I dig into my racing and training memory banks often to power me though my day. I’m capturing the essence of a few gems in this post—even if only to serve as a reminder to myself, but I…
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Nine for 2009: My ‘Proof’ List
[Photo courtesy NASA] When each year draws to a close, I try to make a point to look back and evaluate where I’ve been. If only to appreciate where I’ve been, make sure the tracks I’ve laid are heading in the right direction, and remember that when days get rough, there’s almost a cosmic (some…
I’m Showing – Not Telling
[Photo Credit] There’s a flurry of conversation blowing around the microsphere of the web I inhabit—a snowstorm initiated by Lisis Blackston at Quest for Balance. I must say I’m not shocked—that girl tells it like she sees it. (Good for you, Lisis!) I mean, geez, for a woman who has previously compared her ideal post…
My Writing Experiment – The End
The Short Version: 50,414 words in 19 days I won NaNoWriMo! (OK, so I only won a badge for my website and a PDF certificate, but I also have a draft of my first novel. How cool is that?) The Longer Version: I think anyone who earns a living by writing or teaching writing should…
Update No.2: My Writing Experiment
Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank piece of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead. ~Gene Fowler [photo credit] I’m become a writing machine. I can’t believe not quite two weeks have gone by since I started my writing experiment. I’m on track! And, since I…
Going It Alone
Don’t be afraid. You can do it. I believe that if more people had the right support and confidence, they’d work for themselves. Like many other areas of life, you don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never tried it. Remember trying a food when you were young that you thought or had heard was…