by JC | Mar 25, 2020 | Thoughts
We’ve been told to “Stay home!” And with good reason. If we all stay put now, hopefully we can not only #flattenthecurve, but get rid of it all together so we can go back to our “normal” lives. The grocery and liquor stores are...
by JC | Mar 3, 2020 | Writing
I’m gonna say it – Writing is hard. I don’t mean shooting out a quick email or text. I’m talking about writing a story. It doesn’t matter how much schooling you’ve had or how many “rules” you know, or even how many books...
by JC | Jan 13, 2020 | Goals, Inspiration
I see it everywhere – “New Year, New You!” Initially, it’s a nice sentiment – It’s a fresh year, make a fresh start. Now is your chance for a change. But let’s face it – we all know those New Year’s resolutions are...
by JC | Dec 2, 2019 | Inspiration
“I can’t do it!” She angrily shoved her notebook across her desk and raked her hands through her hair, frustration oozing out of her pores. Her teacher calmly slid the notebook back in front of her and picked up the tossed aside pencil....
by JC | Oct 17, 2019 | Inspiration
Many people view fall as a time of endings – the end of summer, the shedding of dead leaves, the long sleep of winter, the end of another year. Granted, most people enjoy fall activities – playing in the leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches, hay rides,...