I'm declaring July 2020 my month to focus on nature journaling. While I've done some nature journaling over the past few years, I am longing to do more than I actually make time for. Some people would say that this is a sign I don't really want to do it, but I know myself better... Continue Reading →
Making A New Year’s Birding Goal
Setting a goal for 2020 that will help me bird more without feeling pressured.
Slowing Down (In Spite of the Blog Police)
September is here, and it's time for me to get back to work. For those who didn't notice, I was feeling crispy around the edges and took a vacation from blogging for the month of August. That burnt out feeling was well-earned. Despite illness, travel, and various emergencies, I met my goal of publishing three posts... Continue Reading →
Setting Deadlines for Creative Projects: Helpful or Hurtful?
As I consider my goals for the coming year, I find myself wondering if it makes sense to put deadlines on creative projects. I've been thinking a lot lately about the importance of slowing down when I create, whether I am trying to draw my dog, develop a pattern for a soft sculpture giraffe, or... Continue Reading →
Learning New Things in the New Year
I don't make New Year's resolutions because I don't believe in starting over or changing overnight. But like most people, as the new year approaches, I reflect on where I've been and where I want to go. My 50th birthday is coming up in March, so 2015 has a monumental feel. I've been an adult for... Continue Reading →
