P erfectionism will ruin your writing, blocking inventiveness and playfulness and life force (these are words we are allowed to use in California). Perfectionism means that you try desperately not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being lived. Clutter is … [Read more...] about On Perfectionism
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How to Write a Blog Post in Less than 60 Minutes
I've been blogging for about a decade now. For the last five years, I've written for various print and online publishers. Most recently, I've been working as a copywriter for a marketing firm, where I write blog posts for various industries, including medical, nutritional, sports, decorating, and … [Read more...] about How to Write a Blog Post in Less than 60 Minutes
A Poor Way to Live a Life
I love music, but not at 6 am. At 6 am, I don't want to hear anything, not a sound. Not a voice, not a door slam, not water running, and definitely not the soulful singing of a sacred choir calling me to prayer. But call me it does, that choir. From the far side of the cold, dark room, angelic … [Read more...] about A Poor Way to Live a Life
On Learning Styles
The Dominant Abstract Random person believes there is more to life than cold hard facts or endless details. People are more important than things, and life is too short to get caught up in conflict or uncomfortable situations. They often find themselves the peacemakers, sometimes at their own … [Read more...] about On Learning Styles
Why Homeschool Students Cheat
My daughter is finishing up an online class this year. It was really hard for her, and she has learned many lessons from her struggle to pass the course. One of them was that her classmates cheat. That was a shock to her. Before the class has finished, she knows of three students who have been … [Read more...] about Why Homeschool Students Cheat
Don’t Give Up! It’s Time to End Strong
It's spring, my favorite time of year. For over a decade, I have eagerly awaited and joyously celebrated the coming of spring like a pagan. The sun is here! Thus begins nine months of sun and warmth and iced coffee and tans. Bring on the vitamin D and the sweet tea! How can a textbook hold a candle … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up! It’s Time to End Strong
