Heidi’s Blog
Five Minute Friday: Refine
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky That quote always irked me a little. Sure, the Gretzky's and the Jordan's of this world can spout off pithy bits of inspirational wisdom like that. Look at all they've accomplished? We expect them to be...
My One Word for 2017
Happy New Year! My first post of 2017 is all about one word, steadfast. The dictionary defines steadfast as 'fixed in direction; steadily directed; firm in purpose, resolution, faith; firmly fixed in place or direction; unwavering'. I like to set measurable, specific,...
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree
Happy Christmas week! I hope your last-minute preparations are going smoothly. I'm linking up with the ladies over at The Broke and The Bookish today, and sharing 10 books I wouldn't mind Santa leaving under the tree this year. I love giving and receiving books for...
Misadventures of a Control Freak
It's the last day of November. Only a few more wakeups and we can put 2016 behind us. My thoughts on this flip back and forth between 'ecstatic' and 'so-not-fair'. A low level of anxiety hums through my daily life. Occasionally it crests, threatening to erupt into...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes | Sign
This sign from somewhere in New Mexico makes me laugh. How appropriate for today's post. I don't know much about these towns. Never been to New Mexico. But I can certainly relate to a "T" in the road. My response to this photo depends on my circumstances. Some days I...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes | Weekend
Whew. I'm fading fast on this write 31 days challenge. How about 'write 17 out of 31 days' ?? Or 'write when you can find a spare minute to breathe' ? Now I know why challenge participants work ahead. Note to self: a 31 day challenge might be more enjoyable with some...
