https://nanowrimo.org/pep-talk-from-maia-kobabe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NaNo%2023%20Engagement%202&utm_content=NaNo%2023%20Engagement%202+CID_68502428f8c3e779fb50737456dd0548&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Read%20Maias%20Pep%20Talk Here's an example of what they refer to as a pep talk from an author. This is today's one which encourages us to explore greater themes in our writing. This is an idea that I have been toying with for a while. I think exploring the greater themes is challenging me to dig deeper … Continue reading Pep talk
The Aspiring Artist’s Journey
Retrospection
This is a retrospection of my writing experience in the last week. I will reflect on what I have gained through the experience and why I have fond it useful. I’m not one for posting regular updates as I don’t consider the minutia of my life that important but I know that some of you … Continue reading Retrospection
My little bit of heaven.
A self-reflection.Trained in cartography, wanted to be a fine Artist, toyed with psychology, Trained as a counselor, wanted to be a Hairdresser, toyed with herbalism, Trained in homemaking, wanted to be a landscape artist, toyed with floristry, Trained in communication, wanted to be a storyteller, toyed with mysticism. Oh wait I already do all these … Continue reading My little bit of heaven.
Dolly
Describe a family member. A family member who died two weeks after I was born made a tremendous impact on my life, known by all as Dolly because she was so small, she was my maternal grandmother: Magdalena Frances Anderson. She was half Scandinavian and the other half was the whole of Europe mixed together. … Continue reading Dolly
Practicing Life: a life long skill
What skill would you like to learn? I am sure I would love to learn more skills but first I want to refresh some old ones, develop that which I already have and enjoy. Connect my fingers with the keys of a piano to play recognizable tunes for people to sing to. Dig deeper into … Continue reading Practicing Life: a life long skill
Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
Dear Unborn Siblings, Do you know what trigger warnings are? It is usually a statement issued at the outset about potentially disturbing content. Not everyone agrees that trigger warnings are helpful or necessary; especially for you folk that haven't been born it would probably not affect you, but anyhow, I add it out of respect … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
I don’t give up on the important things.
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Have you ever been sailing on a yacht, the sails billowing and harnessing the wind; wind buffeting the sails and groaning or whistling over the sheets (ropes for anyone who doesn't know what sheets are); spray flying at you as the bough crashes over the waves; the … Continue reading I don’t give up on the important things.
My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? In my little shop you would find whatever delighted you because, you see my dear friend, at the threshold of my door stands Empathy, Discernment and Intuition. In a magical moment matter materializes into whatever you are searching for as they quickly … Continue reading My Fictitious Little Shop of Delights.
Elderberries and Apples
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? Tomorrow is fruit day for me. My priority is to make elderberries vinegar and also apple sauce from apples given to me by a neighbour. I love contemplating who will get to enjoy my culinary handiwork and if I have an abundance or surplus with whom I might share it. … Continue reading Elderberries and Apples
Weary
"Why is my soul so tired?" I ask myself, the Weary one. "Because I poured my heart and soul out. Now I have run dry," Weary one Answered. "Was it worth running dry? To give so much that there was no sustenance left for yourself?", I asked again. "I am not sure." Bowing her head … Continue reading Weary
