Hello December! The first Wednesday of every month is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day, and for the last month of 2021, that means we get to start December with a fantastic blog hop. Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through … Continue reading For the Love of Writing (IWSG Dec)
It was White Ribbon Day here in Australia last Friday: a day to say no to men’s violence against women. It coincides with this Thursday, 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner.White Ribbon Australia, 2021 Nearly … Continue reading Raising Awareness
Have you heard the saying, 'You'll never be any younger than you are right now?' I've been feeling that a lot this year. I visited a rheumatologist for the first time this week. They were very good and listened to my issues, even though I'm in my early 30s and often considered too young to … Continue reading Ergonomics
There were three reasons to be grateful for waking up that morning, and three hundred not to. Rachael listed the three so-called positives in a litany all day, convincing herself it was worth it. It had to be worth it. One: Benjamin. She bent to pick up his discarded pants, jocks, tee, socks... “Ben!” No … Continue reading Little Things
It's that time of the month again. No, not the post-Hallowe'en candy migraine (I didn't even decorate, and played humbug with no treats either this year; how about you?). It's the Insecure Writer's Support Group blog hop. I know, it's just as exciting. Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear … Continue reading Title or Blurb? (IWSG Nov)
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