word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

sleepless (adjective) 1. experiencing lack of sleep

desk of a new mom

word of the week

Our Word of the Week 

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

companionship (noun)  1.the good feeling that comes from being with someone else

a few favorite quotes

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why." -Mark Twain

"The deepest secret in our heart of hearts is that we are writing because we love the world." -Natalie Goldberg

These are two of my favorite quotes.  Is there a quote that resonates with you? Please share!

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

splendid (adjective)  1. very impressive and beautiful  2. somewhat old-fashioned: very good: excellent

morning pages

"The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron is a book that suggests writing morning pages everyday. Morning pages are 3 pages of shorthand where you let your stream-of-conscience fly. I've been doing morning pages for years (all of my story ideas have come from this practice) and I feared I would not have the time/energy to write after having a baby. I'm happy to say, this has not been the case! In fact, my morning pages have helped me feel even more connected to motherhood. I think this kind of writing makes you aware and present without any pressure of producing some great piece of work. Do you write morning pages? Keep a journal?  Draw in a daily sketchbook?  What is the experience like for you?

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I added to the fish bowl on my desk

is...

entranced (verb)  1. to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture.

Today's Word of the Week is in honor of Henry Talbott Stewart.  I'm completely entranced with him.