At the beginning of the conference, before a session even started, I scribbled 5 goals in my journal: To surround myself with other creative people To find ways to jump-start ideas to get unstuck with my blog Discover some authors To finally be a writer Number 5 will take time. In the first session entitled … Continue reading C4 Central Canada Literary Festival Recap: Letting It All Sink In
Tag: Winnipeg
All Lit (Fest) Up
Other than writing about National Poetry Month and mourning a fictional character's death (R.I.P. Andrea), I did one major thing causing an anticipatory tingle. No Richard Armitage or Nathan Fillion did not show up at my door. (Although that would be so nice.) Staying in the realm of the fantastic, the major thing will happen on … Continue reading All Lit (Fest) Up
Trek for Tourette’s Race Recap
Let's begin with the end in mind. I crossed the finish line, let out a big whoop, and hugged a former clinic participant who crossed the line before me. It was her first timed race, and her enthusiasm spread to me. It's more than just a time. I crossed that line and felt like I … Continue reading Trek for Tourette’s Race Recap
Not Going to Waste a Sunny Day
People's biggest complain about blogs and social media involves the weather. Food either comes in first or second, as in what the writer/tweeter had for lunch, but weather seems really close. I could be wrong. I ponder the question as this post keeps up a streak about weather-related things. I am from Winnipeg. We watch … Continue reading Not Going to Waste a Sunny Day
Now It’s Snowing Outside
The best part about WordPress is all the widgets, and other ways to personalize a blog. I can tweak here, or tweak over there, plus feel grateful for some of the HTML training during my Library Tech program. The bad part about WordPress is all those same widgets to tweak over here, or tweak over … Continue reading Now It’s Snowing Outside
The Snow Fell Now the Challenge Begins
The low came, it dumped, and now we have some sunlight. For my run clinic, and this reluctant leader, the real challenge begins. I have to get my bum out the door, even if it feels cold. How did I do this last time? Oh, yes, I had a half-marathon to train for and this … Continue reading The Snow Fell Now the Challenge Begins
Book Talk: Thunder Road by Chadwick Ginther
This piece originally appeared in the newsletter for the Manitoba Association of Library Technicians. Writing about Thunder Road by bookseller-turned-novelist Chadwick Ginther presented a unique situation. In a past life, I was a bookseller for McNally Robinson and had the pleasure of working with Chadwick. He is, and remains, my 'go-to geek' on matters such … Continue reading Book Talk: Thunder Road by Chadwick Ginther
Snow Falls Thick and White
I woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow. This is it? I thought. Yesterday had nothing but winter storm warnings from the television to the internet. When I went to bed last night nothing happened. I put aside my disappointment to get ready for the run clinic. Today would prove an experiment … Continue reading Snow Falls Thick and White
Thanks, Colorado, For The Low
The winter storm had an afternoon arrival time. I had the day off anyway thanks to taking that last vacation day. All afternoon-nothing. As of 7:27 pm-still nothing. I look out my window to the street light, noticing nothing flaky flying about outside. Keep in mind snow and Winnipeg go together like peanut butter and … Continue reading Thanks, Colorado, For The Low
Winter is Coming Is Not Just a Stark Family Motto
I hate winter. I noticed the change of the seasons usually brings a droopy mood, increased appetite, and the inability to decide on anything. At work, the coffeemaker perked for the second time after the first pot cleared in under two hours. I really want an I.V. full of coffee and lug it around. Even sitting … Continue reading Winter is Coming Is Not Just a Stark Family Motto
Unpaused Life 