Current City: Chicago, IL What Did You Want to be When You Grew Up? At one point I wanted to be a writer (and attempted my first “coming of age” novel when I was in the 4th grade — it had a lot a stuff about boys, boobs/bras, and periods). I also wanted to be a … Continue reading Q&A with Lanie Brewster Quinn
I'm a bit of an archivist. When I was in 10th grade, I kept track of every single outfit I wore, the entire year. It went something a bit like this: Big Dog shirt. Giant jeans. Doc Martin Mary Janes. Repeat. In 1993, I decided to start writing down every book I read, complete with … Continue reading 500 Books
Name: Laura McHugh Current City: Columbia, MO What did you want to be when you grew up? A writer. Though I had no idea how to go about doing that, and didn’t pursue it for many years. What are you now? Full-time novelist and mom How did you get to this point? I got a … Continue reading Q&A with Laura McHugh
In 2016, I decided I needed to be more intentional with my creative process, but had a hard time knowing how to start. Enter Crystal Moody, and her Year of Creative Habits. It's a guided program to help artists of all media set goals and work toward them in a 365-day span. Crystal checks in … Continue reading Q&A with Crystal Moody
Michelle Houghton is one of those gals that's good for the soul. After some one-on-one time with her, I guarantee you'll feel like you can conquer the world, be an expert succulent grower, and paint until you faint. She makes it look easy, but is honest about the hard work and determination it takes to … Continue reading Q&A with Michelle
Not too long ago, I met Ren for the first time at a crafts-and-cocktails event hosted by my sister. I knew immediately that Ren and I were kindred spirits, just based on the amount of drinks we consumed at the "cocktail" portion of the event. As we have gotten to know each other over time, … Continue reading Q&A with Ren
{Movers & Shakers Series part of my weekly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.} I can't speak for everyone, but I know that 2017 really kicked my rear into gear about getting more involved with my civic engagement. But how! And where? I'm an introvert! I thrive behind a computer screen or require a … Continue reading Q&A with Erin K
I am obsessed. I love newsletters. I always have. I love writing them, reading them, making them, sharing them. Here are a few I receive that are worth checking out: AUSTIN KLEON, a writer who draws...or is he a drawer who writes? Either way, his book "Show Your Work" was the cheerleader I needed to get … Continue reading Newsletters
I eavesdropped on a conversation yesterday in regards to all the women marching across the country. “Why are they marching? Is it an anti-Trump protest?” “They have just as much rights as men.” “I asked my wife to name one right that is under threat.” I could only sit and fume and shake my … Continue reading Why We March
this post was written for The Bravery Board, an amazing new group in Springfield that supports healthy minds and self-growth through monthly workshops and online tools. In August, the workshop is about Resilience, and for some reason, they asked me to contribute to their blog. Thank you for the support, and encouragement, Michelle! *** "When … Continue reading A post on Resilience…
