The Evanston Writers Workshop holds Prompt Group sessions every second and fourth Wednesday at the Barnes and Noble in Evanston. While you could certainly join us, I figured I’d feature a mini-session for today’s Thursday 13: thirteen writing prompts to … Continue reading →
With all the doom and gloom repeatedly in the news through all media channels, it’s easy to forget that it’s good to just be alive. It’s even better when we can muster some excitement to be here. In honor of … Continue reading →
In honor of joining a new gym, the Evanston Athletic Club, here are thirteen thoughts about the body and being in it. 1. Stress is a fact of life. It is dangerous, because it causes the body to secrete chemicals … Continue reading →
It’s my birthday Saturday, and so I bought myself some new sewing patterns since Vogue Patterns is having a sale today and tomorrow. In the process of playing with the images, inspiring myself, I thought of my post for today. … Continue reading →
1. When I type that phrase, “On My Mind,” I always thinks of David Eddings’ books. “Mind? Mind? Islena doesn’t have a mind!” 2. My upcoming writing conference that my writing group is hosting. It’s in two weeks! ~faints~ 3. … Continue reading →
I drove in today. This might not sound unusual, but I usually take the train, except for Fridays when I drive with my husband. You’ll note, those of you paying attention, that today is not Friday. Nope. Not one bit. … Continue reading →
GARDENING! It’s nearly Spring, and I can’t wait to get back into the garden! Of course, I have to clean up the doggie nuisances that she buried in the snow (!) and that are thawing out – ew. Then I … Continue reading →
Thursday 13 – February 18, 2010 Today is Thursday. Not very inspired, but working at it. So, 13 pretty things: 1. Emeralds. 2. Puppies. 3. Kittens. 4. Ladies and Gentlemen all dressed up. 5. Water lilies. 6. Great herons congregating … Continue reading →
Today is Thursday. As I stared out the train window this morning, noodling on things to write for TT, I found myself musing about the snow. So, my TT today is about what I learned, camping in harsher weather even … Continue reading →
A lot of people I talk to feel that 2010 is the year to get shit done, myself included. (Not that I talk to myself.) (Nevermind, forget I said that.) ANYWAY… So, with the “Get Shit Done” theme in mind, … Continue reading →