Heidi’s Blog
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Silence
Silence. I crave it. As an introvert, it's how I recharge. Outside the safe cocoon of my home, the world pelts me with its intensity--a constant influx of stimuli demanding to be processed. I thrive in small, tight-knit circles, nourished by meaningful conversation...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Brew
An ode to coffee, my favorite 'brew'. Coffee, coffee in my cup, Helps me cope with our new pup. When my eyelids are heavy and my words are few, Please bring me more of my favorite brew. It's amazing all the joy I glean, From a drink that starts as only a bean. Perhaps...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes | Wardrobe
The state of my closet is enough to drive me to tears. It's populated with things I'm sick of. Which just screams first world problems, I suppose. Or maybe I'm just embarrassed that a third of the clothes I've purchased, I've never worn. I want to be fashionable, yet...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Paint
The inner critic is a daunting beast, capable of sidelining an artist's progress--dare I say an entire career--if given too much unmerited attention. I'm encouraged by Vincent van Gogh's words here. Pretty sure he battled his inner critic now and then. I admire his...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: Walk
I'm not much of a recreational walker. I'd rather go to the gym and jump on the fancy cardio equipment or a stationary bike, parked in front of the Today show to make the time pass more quickly. Eager to get it over with so I can get on with my day. But my writing...
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes: October 2016
Let the games begin! Every October, the Write 31 Days challenge gives anyone with a blog the opportunity to post every day for the entire month of October. The Five Minute Friday community is hosting a challenge within the challenge, prompting writers with a...
