Routines for The Road Something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the concept of home, of shelter, of refuge. The writing process helps me feel at home, but something about the structure that writing demands helps me to
A Reflection on a Life Reset, Ritual Renewal, and Transition Time About a decade ago, I started graduate school. I am that old. Back then, I bought a tablet a few days before my first class. It was the
2026 Notebook Check-in 1 About a year ago, I started journaling in a binder. I like writing in binders for many reasons, but principally because the pages lie flat and are easily archivable. Bound books symbol a type of permanence
A Tiny Reflection on Managing the Reality of Each Day Not every day is a good writing day. Let me tell you about a particularly bad one and how these experiences are helping me internalize the importance balance and flexibility
Early Morning, Focused, Flowing Writing. When I listed my goals for the year, one was to write more often and maybe even start a writing group. I am a part of a couple, in-person writing groups, and I now lead
Keeping Time, Creating Space, and Noting Challenges of a Regular Writing Practice The early morning is my favorite time of day. I enjoy the quiet of the morning. Nothing is expected from me when I wake up, and it’s a