At the end of the Wizard of Oz while Glenda the Good Witch waves her magic wand Dorothy clicks her ruby red slippers and chants these words: “There’s no place like home.” “There’s no place like home.” “There’s no place like home.” It’s a beautiful scene. It speaks to learning the lesson of appreciating home … Read more
(featured image by Jill Badonsky, http://www.kaizenmuse.com/) Even before the Coronavirus Crisis of 2020, I struggled with overwhelm. I have ideas I want to pursue, some strictly creative (bring me nothing but pleasure) and others are business ideas (usually something ridiculous like a pet rock for writers), and some are actually business (ie money-making) tasks for … Read more
Albuquerque is a city with no worry. Our mouths are too full of Horchata and green chile to laugh or cry about anything. There’s always an adventure, mischief, curiosity. I leave my home when it’s time to craft new writing. Staring at empty, white walls and carpet with no color becomes weak on my eyes. … Read more
Guest post by Nathalie Bléser, part three in a series of 5At Jennifer’s Monday Writing Session, you are first invited to listen to the seven rules. Rule number seven is that there are no rules. Also, we are allowed seven minutes to write stories. Maybe that’s why the vintage mirror in her space took me back … Read more
Guest post by Nathalie Bléser, part one in a series of 5 I recently put out a call for submissions to our website, and Nathalie Bléser quickly volunteered. I used to host regular drop-in writing session called Monday Writers and Nathalie attended on occasion, a delightful addition to our group. ~Jennifer Simpson “From the Moon … Read more
Do you ever get stuck in your writing? Or have the feeling your life is too boring to inspire your creativity? I think we’ve all been there, but much like the dreaded writer’s block, I don’t think we should let these negative ideas get too comfortable sticking around. We all have our off moments, but … Read more
I remember watching soap operas with my mom. We were a CBS family so we were loyal to the lineup that included not only The Young & The Restless but As The World Turns, and the Guiding Light. We watched on a black & white Zenith television set. The one my parents purchased after they … Read more