Yesterday my husband asked me about how my writing workshop/class was going. I told him that I’d turned in my…
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In Crossfit workouts, especially ones with designated rest periods, I frequently hear the admonishment to “control your breathing.” It isn’t…
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I’ve got a story out on submission that has been out for long enough that the magazine recommends querying. But…
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Back in October/November, I participated in a 30 day nutrition challenge. Basically, a low carb, high fat diet with an…
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I’m starting an online writing workshop through WMG Publishing today. I was so excited about receiving the pre-workshop, getting started…
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Why have I gotten so focused on the goal of 5 pull ups? For that matter, why did I ever…
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Dean Wesley Smith is spending some time digging into writers’ fears over on his blog. The fear of success, the…
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I haven’t biked to work since mid-December. I’m really starting to miss it. Sure, it’s cold outside, but that alone…
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I’m not happy with the amount that I have to charge for the paper version of my latest Hike with…
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I’m settling back down into a regular pattern of the pull up workout. 3 days a week, increasing weights and…
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