Hooray! I’ve finally declared my independence from the high-priced internet provider that continually throttled down my access speed to less than 100kbps and then sent me notices that I was exceeding my monthly allocation of bandwidth. I worried I wouldn’t find any other high-speed service in this rural area, so for longer than I should […]
Miscellaneous
Decluttering for Creativity – Part Two
Last week we looked at our physical work space and identified the clutter preventing us from working at our best. If you took the ideas I shared and did your own decluttering, you’re ready to move on to freeing up brain space for renewed creativity. Defining mental clutter There’s so much to pay attention […]
Decluttering for Creativity – Part One
Ahhh! The sweet, fresh, spring breeze flowing through my open windows and doors has inspired a major spring decluttering project in my home. It started with physical clutter (which is still a work in progress) but I’ve decided to extend it to writing clutter as well. What is writing clutter? Stop reading for a […]
When the Tools Create More Work: Two Different Experiences with Blurb BookSmart
I’ve been struggling with a project for weeks. I’m frustrated and running out of time to fulfill a promise I made. It began eight years ago when I collected photos of my maternal grandparents, their ten children, and their fifty-two children, and many great- and great-great-grandchildren to create a ring-binder of photos identifying our family. […]
Celebrating Independence!
Happy Fourth of July to America! Two hundred thirty six years of independence are worth celebrating. Since so much of the country is under burn bans because of the extreme heat and drought, enjoy this visual celebration of freedom. Share the ways you’re celebrating with us in the comments.