He Who Fights with Monsters

You never learn who you are when everything goes right. I’ve stood up for myself so much over the past year or so. And it has mostly paid off. I’ve learned I’m much stronger and more capable than I thought possible. And I assume it’s this way for everyone if they really allow it to [...]

Seascape Saturday

Things unknown What you were taught to fear Can share space with you Peacefully

It’s crazy having multiple dance coaches invested in my success and crazy to have real friends who seem to be too. I feel like I’m out of hibernation or waking up for the first time in years or something. It has been wild.

Seascape Saturday

A midnight parrot fish amongst friends. I'd never seen the blue and black beauty before. Knowing that in some places sea life still flourishes, sustains me. And as I get older I cherish my time at the sea more and more. Nothing is guaranteed. Nothing is given. Every day is different, especially at sea.

Dancing and Connection

For people who say they don't like to dance... I don't comprehend. "Dancing" can incite fear in folks and I don't understand why. Maybe it's preconceived notions about what dancing actually is. Movement, of any kind, can be considered dancing. Pretty much everyone moves... swaying to a song or even to the wind I consider [...]

Happy New Year

I'm starting this year out soft instead of strong. Yes, I have things that I want to work on this year, like more mindful eating and putting myself and my energy first. I am going to try hard not to lose sight of that, but I want to keep everything realistic and not overwhelming. I [...]

How Beautiful We Were Book Review

… just wow. I’ve not been so impressed with a novel in a long time. Some of the different perspectives and time hopping left me a little disoriented and confused, but I’ve never been good with books not being more or less linear. Just how my brain is. I would be curious to see if [...]

I cannot believe this year is almost over. What a whirlwind. And if there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that you cannot wait to do what you want to do. No one is coming to save you. Save yourself. And. Getting what you want will always produce new challenges to take your growth to the next [...]

Seascape Saturday

I think I’m slowly recovering from my funk. But I don’t want to overdo it and overwhelm myself. I’m allowing myself alone time and rest. I have trouble enjoying the “now” sometimes, wishing I were farther along in my process. But somehow when I’m at sea that doesn’t seem to be an issue.

To write better and better stories may promote cooperation, gender equality, and the cementing of social bonds. Janet Burroway I’m trying to study the writing process and craft over break. We’ll see how it goes.