So, full transparency - that is NOT what I thought I was going to type as this week's reflection title. Since Thursday, I really thought it was going to be something more around the benefits of getting up and going to work. However, as the words are wont to do, they changed somewhere between my brain and the page. If I have to guess, I would say the change is motivated by … [Read more...] about Week Three – I am Done with Streaks
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Week Two – The Fire Hydrant of Feels
Y’all. At the beginning of the week, I had this nice flow going. A beautiful little schedule that looked organized, comfortable, and well thought out on paper. You know my Plum Paper day planner is one of my favorite things on the planet. She was glowing. That was 8 years ago…or at least that’s what it feels like. I tried to put this idea together Sunday - you know, at the … [Read more...] about Week Two – The Fire Hydrant of Feels
Grace, Shame, and Fear
2025JUN18 Yesterday was a good day. I cleared (or at least pushed to the next step) all of my pending outside projects. I feel really good about that – mostly because most of them were behind schedule or cutting it close. I am doing much better about that sort of thing. So, let’s talk about grace, shame, and fear. Grace: I am a huge fan. … [Read more...] about Grace, Shame, and Fear
The Second Charcoal Fire
Y'all. I was in the process of creating a Substack, and it was going to be awesome. Here was the About page: What This Is (and Isn’t) I’m starting a PhD in English at the University of Tennessee. Our youngest daughter has just graduated from high school, so I have enough furniture packed for a two-bedroom apartment, and I couldn’t tell you if I am stepping up or … [Read more...] about The Second Charcoal Fire