With Valentine's Day being just over a week ago, I thought it fitting to share a quote that discusses love: one of the most popular topics in songs, books, and movies. But what is it, anyway? What do you think about when someone says the word? Red roses. Butterflies in your stomach. Starry eyes and… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Love is…”
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Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful'”
Photo by Thilina Alagiyawanna on Pexels.com Bottom left corner crumpled Pink scribbles across the page A strawberry smudge from snack time And a thumb-sized hole in the middle From scribbling too hard I hand it to him, saying, “Daddy, look!” And he calls it, “A work of art.” Twirling and dancing and tripping on stage … Continue reading Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful'”
Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
"I'm just so exhausted," I confessed to my older sister. We sat in the Culver's parking lot, eating frozen custard despite the thirty-degree weather. Winter coats on. The car's heater blew in our faces. Exhausted. Exhausted from working overtime with kids, who hit, kick, and scratch me. Exhausted from the painful cold that never seems… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
Five Tips for Reading More
Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com What gives you the desire to read? Maybe it's the overall intellectual growth that it brings. It might be that it gives you a chance to escape and enter a different world for a while. Perhaps, it's simply the cozy feeling of sitting by yourself and letting words speak… Continue reading Five Tips for Reading More
Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
When challenges hit like a tidal wave, it's easy to drown in our circumstances and forget what truly matters. This week's quote reminds us that the pain and loss in our lives don't define us, and there is hope and healing. “I know what matters, and it is not what I have lost. It is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
Five Life Lessons I Learned in 2025
Photo by Julian Jagtenberg on Pexels.com Now that we're already a couple of weeks into 2026, I know it's a little late to write a reflection on last year; however, there are some life lessons that I learned that I want to bring into and apply to 2026. I thought I'd share some of these… Continue reading Five Life Lessons I Learned in 2025
Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
A lot has happened since I last posted: Christmas has come and gone, a new year has already given us two more weeks of life, and we're all just trying to catch our breath. I had planned to start posting as soon as 2026 began, but I tripped over sickness and work and fell behind.… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
I usually begin each of these posts with the phrase "Happy Monday," yet the majority of the time, life makes us question, "Where is joy? Where is hope, and where is peace?" Challenges and fears can fall on us one by one until we feel like we're drowning. So, how can we say "Happy Monday"… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
Quote of the Week: “Rejoice! Rejoice!”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. Today, I decided to share a quote from the Christmas carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." This is one of my favorite Christmas carols because it reminds us that Jesus' birth fulfilled God's promise to send His Son, as found in the Old Testament of the… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Rejoice! Rejoice!”
Three Activities for Artists to Help Overcome Perfectionism
Photo by Nedelcu Catalin on Pexels.com "Here is my very, very rough draft," I have said many times before, as if my first draft is the only one on Earth that is less than perfect. I always felt the need to warn my teachers and peers that something wasn't finished because I wasn't satisfied with… Continue reading Three Activities for Artists to Help Overcome Perfectionism
Quote of the Week: “It’s Beginning…”
Happy December! We have officially entered the Christmas season, and I thought it would be fun to use lyrics from Christmas songs for this month's quotes. As I briefly mentioned last week, it's easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of our society during this time of year. Companies constantly make Christmas-themed advertisements… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It’s Beginning…”
Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Happy Monday! As the holidays steadily approach, it's easy for us to feel rushed and overwhelmed. Schedules fill up, money flies out the door, and work doesn't slow down. However, during this season, we should take time to show love and gratitude. This quote by Louisa May Alcott reminds us of the importance of love… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com There’s a section in my Notes app That I titled “Writing Notes.” You ask me what it’s for, So I tell you, "I like to jot down ideas before I forget them." But really, it’s almost poetry. Forty pages worth of scattered thoughts. Fragments of my imagination. You ask to read… Continue reading Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Happy Monday! This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Whatever you're going through right now, remember that there is hope and light. May you have a blessed week filled with… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Remember when we were kids and our parents had to force us to try new foods? If I had it my way, I would have eaten Kraft Mac and Cheese every day. Thankfully, my mom encouraged me to try new things, and if it weren't for her, I might have never discovered how much I… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
If I have learned one thing this year, it's that things change. Seasons change, places change, languages change, and people change. It can be a hopeful and terrifying thought, depending on what stage of life you're in. This week's quote views change as hope, and I want to share it with you. “And that’s part… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Happy Monday! As we enter this new week, each of us has hopes, goals, and fears. Unfortunately, our fears can often hinder us from achieving our goals. We want to find friends, but we're afraid no one will like us, which is why we make excuses not to go out. We want to make things… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Photo by Kasuma on Pexels.com Happy Labor Day! This Monday, I wanted to share something a little different from my typical "Quote of the Week" post. I've noticed that many people don't really know how to rest. Oftentimes, when people get a day off work, they'll do chores around their house or run errands. If… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Rest: Simple Activities for Your Day Off
Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to keep this post short and sweet, so I'll get right into it. I decided to share a quote from Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. "But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time..." Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 If you've ever been around kids, you'll… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Five Ways I Keep My Creativity Flowing Throughout the Week
Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com It's been my dream for a while now to become a full-time author. Being able to focus on my stories and poems without having to worry about a different job is very appealing. Unfortunately, it's not always the most realistic. If it's God's will, I'll get to that point… Continue reading Five Ways I Keep My Creativity Flowing Throughout the Week
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