I’m rereading a book right now called The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner. Ostensibly, the book is about learning how to practice effectively but, as the author is quick to point out, it’s really about mindfulness and staying in the present moment. The approach reminds me of Scott Adams’…
The other day, I was talking with my friend Lance about the importance of having a side hustle. He said something that stopped me in my tracks: “Your main thing is your writing,” he said. “Programming is your side hustle.” I opened my mouth to argue, then closed it again….
So have these plates. They have turkeys on them. Not happy little cartoon turkeys. Realistic looking ones. Service for twelve, to be exact, plus an enormous platter. You may ask yourself, “What is Ann doing with these dishes? They don’t quite seem like her.” And you’d be right. “The pattern…
Happy birthday to me! As you may or may not know, I have an occasional habit of assigning a theme to each year of my life. The last time I did this was when I turned 40. I dubbed that twelve month period, beginning on November 27, 2015 and ending…
It’s not easy to balance writing with all my other responsibilities, not to mention health challenges. Autumn is traditionally a difficult time for me – I just don’t have enough spoons to churn out work at the pace I’m accustomed to. Many have been asking about the status of Ghost,…