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January 25, 2015
Wacky Weekend: Office Evolution 3
My writing office is coming along. I now have my new shelves and cubbies finished and I’ve started throwing away the old, and putting back in those items that I use on a daily basis.
Here’s the empty office, with my computer and printer set up. I’m SO excited!
Do you find organizing fun? I don’t like doing it, I will admit…but I LOVE having done it :-).
January 23, 2015
Fitness Friday: Breathing is Good
I’ve been having allergy problems recently. My voice is about a half octave lower than normal, my throat feels a bit closed up and my breathing has been strange. I’m not sure if it’s the new 
ventilation system at my day jobor the fact that I’ve been cleaning out my office and garage at home for the last month…but whatever the cause it’s impacting my energy level and my ability (and desire) to exercise.
My trainer, Ingrid, recommended I do some deep breathing exercise, because when I work out,...
January 22, 2015
Thursday Take Five: My Fave Author Movie
Some movies hit you JUST right. Movies about writers make me smile. A few that I’ve seen and enjoyed include:
Finding Forrester
Shakespeare in Love
Misery
The World According to Garp
Adaptation
There are more, but those are some of my favorites. But, my absolute favorite of all time. Drum roll.
American Dreamer. Have you even heard of it. It’s about a woman who is a huge fan of a romantic thriller author and enters a contest. She wins a trip to Paris, hits her head and thinks she’s the main characte...
January 21, 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Einstein and Miracles
Miracles. These are the things of the Bible, fairytales and for other people. Or are they?
In our cynical world, we have explanations for everything. Or do we?
Einstein, one of the greatest minds of humankind has a thought on the subject. And perhaps one you won’t expect. What do you think?
January 20, 2015
Tuesday Tunes: Stronger Woman
In perusing my Itunes library, I realized something. I love music that inspires and with a message. I have some fun songs as well, but I guess I love in my music what I love in books: I want to feel something. AndI want that something to enrich my life. Here’s one of my favorites. So, believe in yourself…and then share yourself with others. Inspire someone else. Because the more you can reach out, the more fulfilled you’ll be.
January 19, 2015
Monday Memories: What I Wish I’d Stuck With
Looking back, there are a few things I wish I’d have done differently. I’m relatively certain most people feel that way. What’s one of mine?
The piano.
I took piano lessons for several years. We moved a lot, so I changed teachers. I progressed. But in order to play a new song, I had to practice a lot. Then, by the time I reached junior high school I got into swimming and I worked out with the high school team before and after school. Piano fell away.
I always wished I could pick up a piece of mu...
January 17, 2015
Wacky Weekend: Office Evolution Part 2
So, I spent more time in my office closet this weekend. I’ve been in my home for about ten years now. When I moved in we put a ton of stuff into my office closet, but now I’m cleaning it out. New Year’s Cleaning instead of Spring Cleaning you might call it.
I found this:
Anybody out there know what it is? For those who don’t…it’s an electrictypewriter. Pretty cool for its time. You could switch out a font wheel and have italics, if I remember correctly. But mostly, it had a CORRECT button. That...
January 16, 2015
Fitness Friday: Ouch – Charley Horse!
This morning I was relaxing in a recliner when my calf muscle just started to spasm. I really hate charley horses. They are painful, and even after stretching them out they tend to linger.
A charley horse is really just a muscle spasm. I get them occasionally. Usually in bed or when I’m relaxing. What has helped me: drinking a glass of milk or orange juice and eating a banana. A hot bath works wonders, as does ice after the fact. If I’m still sore at the end of the day, I pop a couple of ibupr...
January 15, 2015
Thursday Take Five: Television Jewels
People say there’s nothing on TV anymore. I think they’re wrong. I hadn’t watched much television for about 3 years (ever since I sold my first book). Priorities, you know.
But, when I took a fewmonths off to help with my mom’s care, I found myself searching for a bit of distraction when she was resting or asleep. Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime Instant Video, and Xfinity On Demandand Apple TVbecame my friends searching for inspiration, distraction and great stories.
I found several. So what a...
