I’ve been ruminating on some advice from the best – and here’s what I’ve scribbled recently in my notebook. I keep these next to my ever-growing to-do list. Do any of these resonate with you?
Multi-taskers: Let’s Get Real
On Monday, I stared blankly at my lengthy to do list and was suddenly overwhelmed and angered by my lack of productivity the week before. I couldn’t settle for this. I’m better than this. So I wrote out a set of resolutions. Then I tested them for a week to see if I could stick to them. In truth, I failed. I still have a long way to go. But I still made progress on that to-do list. And I think this might help other sufferers of chronic multi-tasking. Note – this relates to those working at their desk and juggling several jobs, tasks or processes at once…. If you’re...
Venturing into new eras and new topics
I can never sit in one place for too long. Same goes with novel writing, I guess. I’m venturing into the 20s and 30s for my newest manuscript and diving into the world of circuses and traveling shows – all the while playing “Annie Get Your Gun” songs in my head… I found these images through Awesome Stories, but all are from the Library of Congress.
Inspiration from the Strangest Places
Sometimes your friends know you’re obsessed with the 40s era and send you links to fashion catalogs that suit that era… and then you’re suddenly in love with the clothing, photos and more… Each of these photos screams out a story to me – What about you?
Book Review: The Wedding Dress
Description: Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birmingham’s chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her. Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each woman teaches Charlotte something about love in her own unique way. Woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte’s heritage, the power of faith, and the beauty of finding true love. My Review: After meeting Rachel...