I recently overheard a remark I’ve found myself saying a lot lately. When my friend was asked about her many adventures, she replied, “Which life time are we talking about?” I know that feeling well. Over the years I’ve experienced some completely different life...
Good Critiques can be Valuable Instruments in Our Writing Toolbox. We become much too close to our own work to be able to see the flaws. Plus we have the entire world and story in our head. We cannot possibly see it the way our readers (who do not know the story) will...
Yes, I try to eat only organic foods and you might think that’s why I’m posting this blog on naturally dyed Easter Eggs—and that is a nice side benefit to this project—no chemicals. But the truth of the matter is that this idea appeals to me because I love to learn...
I wish I had a photographic memory, but unfortunately there’s no way I can remember all the information and instructions I’ve read over the years dealing with self-reliance topics. That’s why it’s so important to actually practice some of your skills in real life...
Last week we discussed some of the reasons Why We Should Prepare; including natural disasters, manmade disasters, as well as personal emergencies. I hope you agree that it makes sense to have some supplies on hand for such events. This week I promised to talk about...
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter.