When I teach magazine writing courses, I always encourage students to get outside their comfort zone. Don’t focus only on topics you know. New experiences make for great writing.
I try to take my own advice. I have done so …
Today was one of those days. It hasn’t been inherently bad; it hasn’t been inherently good. It’s had some good challenges to say the least.
Sundays in general are hard for my daughter. Our church service starts at 11 a.m., …
In my non-writing life, part of my job is a teacher. I have the responsibility of teaching my daughter about the world and all that is in it. Yet, all too often, she teaches me lessons. Yesterday was one such …
On Saturday, my baby girl turns 1. As I explained last week, this leaves me feeling reflective and sentimental. Last time I examined what I’ve learned about working from home with a baby. I would be remiss if I didn’t …
With my daughter turning 1 in a week and a half, I’m finding myself reflective and sentimental. I tend to be that way. As such, I’ve been thinking about the last year and the lessons that Lexiana has taught me. …
We all have an inner child hidden somewhere inside of us. As a newer mom, mine comes out sometimes in playing with my daughter. Looking through her eyes, I see joy and laughter in what were once mundane tasks. However, …
For the last few years, my coworkers have been sparse since I work in a home office. In fact, these days they consist of my Lhasa Apso, Buckles, and my baby girl, Lexiana. Right now Buckles is sleeping in his …
Last week I told you about my experiences in attending Gen Con Indy 2010 to cover it for a newspaper and a magazine. I talked about the game demos and hype. And while that was a great part of my …
Each year that I’ve gone to Gen Con Indy, billed as the “Best Four Days in Gaming,” I’ve transitioned more from a gamer’s wife to a gaming wife. This year was no different. I think I’m making the transition nicely …