I have been in the creative field in one way or another my whole life. Sometimes as a vocation, sometimes as a side gig, and sometimes on the margins. But the one thing that sits deeply within the construct of The Creator Mindset is understanding how the work I produce touches others. I’m conscious of it. Be it these columns that I write in the paper or talks I give at a … [Read more...]
Life Is Hard
This whole adulting thing has got me pretty bummed out lately. It’s so hard! And according to my social media newsfeeds, I’m not alone in this sentiment! We’re all struggling in our own ways! We’ve got bills to pay, unexpected illnesses, chronic illnesses, cars to keep running, children to take care of, college expenses to stress over, jobs to perform well at, schedules to … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Life Lessons From a Crashed Laptop
Recently, I had one of my biggest nightmares happen … my laptop crashed. Now to some, this might come across as melodramatic ... but to me, my laptop is much more than a mere portable computer. As a writer, my laptop is my lifeline – my emotional release, my therapy ... not to mention it is the mode on which I work! So, when my screen turned different shades of pink and a … [Read more...]