After sixteen months of being a mother, and eight or nine months of unemployment, I have discovered two things about myself. The first is how I thrive on organization. The second is how I fall apart at lack of it. … Continue reading
When I was younger, I never babysat. I am the youngest of three children, and both of my parents are the eldest in their families, so I did not have the advantages of growing up by taking care of the … Continue reading
In my experience, simply talking with friends, fellow writers, and fellow parents, Finding Time is something like finding buried treasure. Acquire that map (calendar). Decipher it (try to remember all the things that should go on the calendar). Then, avoiding … Continue reading
Writing has become something of a guilty pleasure since I became a stay-at-home mom. My son, Jaidan, has earned himself the nickname “Boyzilla” because of the deliberate, matter-of-fact havoc he wreaks on my concentration. Before Boyzilla, I used to sneak … Continue reading