Daily writing promptWhat TV shows did you watch as a kid?View all responses I grew up in the 80s and we didn't get a television until I was 5, and then my parents never bought cable until I was gone for college. 
So, I was raised on US and regional broadcast channels, mainly PBS. … Continue reading The Television that Shaped Me
In another life…
Daily writing promptDescribe your life in an alternate universe.View all responses I wake up every day dreading going to work and being bored to tears. I walk on eggshells with my husband who might blow up at me out of the blue. I put on a mask and act the happy and wise leader the … Continue reading In another life…
30 Things that make me Happy
Daily writing promptList 30 things that make you happy.View all responses My 6 year old (most of the time) My husband (most of the time) My 2 dogs & 2 cats (most of the time...) Being alone 🙂 Running Singing Old book smell Hot black coffee (or an oatmilk latte - either does the trick) … Continue reading 30 Things that make me Happy
Failure and Evolution: Part II
Almost a year ago, I wrote about the beginnings of my personal evolution--in terms of politics, science, religion, race, etc. I meant to follow up after like a month. I'd like to say that I just got too busy. I had just quit full-time copyediting, and I was studying to finish my first certification course … Continue reading Failure and Evolution: Part II
Failure and Evolution: Part I
LAST November, for the third year in a row I signed up for NaNoWriMo, and for the third year in a row I fell far short of the 50,000 word goal. I could get discouraged by that consistent failure, but I'll keep NaNoing because I'm learning and making progress in my writing each time I try. Failure … Continue reading Failure and Evolution: Part I
Fall Issue of Newfound Journal
Every time a new issue of Newfound goes live, I feel like I'm introducing my child to the world: here, isn't she beautiful? Look at this imagery; isn't she special? I couldn't be prouder of this project. This issue's flash fiction section has six sparkling, surprising, heart-grabbing, mind-tickling stories. I admire these six authors so … Continue reading Fall Issue of Newfound Journal
A First Time for Everything
Who was it who said, "Do something every day that terrifies you"? Albert Einstein? Ben Franklin? Lewis Carroll? I'm not that often outside of my comfort zone. But, two weekends ago, I filled my quota. I wasn't terrified, though, just a bit nervous. I went backpacking for two nights in Mt Rainier wilderness with one … Continue reading A First Time for Everything
The value of long silences
Silences are for turning inwards, for being present. I needed a long silence. I needed that time to think, time to live, time to heal, and time to laugh, discover, and love. I haven’t really blogged or maintained a website in more than a year and a half now. For a while I was barely able to post the shortest updates on social media.
Sarah Wheeler 