Inception Points

Inception Points It was this time last year when the thought of being a writer first crept into my mind. My sister and I had spent two weeks traveling through six cities across Southern France. When her time was up, I continued on to Genoa, Italy. I couchsurfed with a...

The Beans of Overanalysis

The Beans of Overanalysis My psychologist tells me I tend to overanalyze things. She is not the first loved-one to do this. I finally asked her, “Do you mean compared to other people?” “Well, yes.” This surprised me. What do others do during the quiet stretches of...

How to Write a Book, First.

How to Write a Book, First. I thought this would be the triumphant year in which I wrote a book. Apparently, it is to be the year I learn to write a book. (If you’re following, yes—I still plan to have it finished soon.) Three months will mark the anniversary of...

Big Goals and Nesting Dolls

Big Goals and Nesting Dolls The past month hasn’t felt very productive. How can I write about creativity or goals (i.e., the topics of this blog) if I’m not doing things?  In an attempt to inspect that feeling, I made a list: When did the non-productivity begin?...