The Trouble with Being a Writer . . .

March 26, 2010 | Filed Under Writing | Comments Off

looking through lattice window at spring flowers in bloom

I once saw a cartoon with the caption, “The trouble with being a writer is that when you’re looking out a window, nobody believes you’re working.”

Personally, the trouble with being a writer is working so much that I don’t spend enough time looking out windows.

What about you? Do you spend time to wonder? To be amazed at nature? To observe a child discovering something for the first time? To watch a puppy chasing a butterfly?

Am I too focused on getting things done to enjoy the things I’m doing?

I think I’ll add the following to my to-do list this week: Read more →

Article written by Linda Fulkerson

Freebie Friday

October 2, 2009 | Filed Under Freebies | Comments Off

sale concept

Yes, folks, it’s Freebie Friday at my new blog about blogging — On Blogging Well, which means you’re welcome to download this week’s free gift — a report titled, “Seven Things Your Blog Needs to be Successful.”

Thanks for stopping by On Blogging Well! I hope you make this one of your regular blog stops.

Article written by Linda Fulkerson

Born to Read

September 18, 2009 | Filed Under Reading | Comments Off

baby-book

I was blessed by being born into a family of readers. One of the first lessons I remember learning is that “books are your friends.” My parents taught my brothers and me to treat books with respect, to cherish the words within them, and, when we had a question, to “look it up.” That love and respect for books and reading nurtured my love of learning and sense of wonder.

So, it’s hardly surprising that the only thing in my life stacked higher than my to-be-read and reads-in-progress piles is my pile of items needing filed. The following books have been pulled from my overflowing bookshelves and are either on my nightstand or next to my recliner — and are in various stages of read-ness: Read more →

Article written by Linda Fulkerson

Hometown Fire

September 16, 2009 | Filed Under Personal | Comments Off

after the fireA fire destroyed the old E.E. Mitchell building in Morilton’s historic district last night. The building, a one-time furniture store, recently housed a flea market. Reports vary, but at least three, and possibly four, buildings were destroyed, with 6-8 others damaged from smoke. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the blaze.

Here’s the official story from Fox16 News: Read more →

Article written by Linda Fulkerson

We Remember

September 11, 2009 | Filed Under America | Comments Off

remember911Pause for a moment today and reflect on the memory of those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attack, those who died in defense of our country, and those who are still fighting for our freedom today.

Article written by Linda Fulkerson

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