The Breakfast Chaos

With three schools and different start times, mornings are hectic.

NaNoWriMo Plans This Year

Seven days into the month, with my eyes still on my writing goal.

How a Writing Community Gave Me Support as a New Writer

I didn’t realize how much other writers could help me

Project Manager Meets Parent Manager

Being a parent requires “next-level” PM skills.

Sleeping in Ice-Cold Temperatures

Fall is a weird time of year for temperatures in the Midwest.

How I Make Time for My Own Projects

Finding time between work and family for things that matter to me.

Planning for Vacation. Clipboard Included.

My kids function better when they know the day will have structure.

A Story About a Note-Taking Fail

I was utterly embarrassed when I lost some notes.

A Changed Workspace (again)

Household circumstances have turned my office into a multi-purpose room.

Telling My Son to Follow His Dreams

I want my son to know all of the possibilities that lie ahead.

Getting “Unstuck” While Writing

For me, hitting a roadblock means setting work aside.

When Walking Has Replaced Writing

How my morning routine has changed (yet again)