by Heidi | Oct 2, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
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...
by Heidi | Oct 1, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
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...
by Heidi | Sep 30, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
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...
by Heidi | Sep 20, 2016 | Behind the Scenes
I’ve always loved country music. From old-school classics like Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Wichita Lineman, and The Gambler to current top country hits such as Dirty Laundry, Vice, and Song for Another Time, I admire how each one tells a story and often reveals...
by Heidi | Sep 16, 2016 | Five Minute Friday
This world is crazy loud, isn’t it? I feel like I’m losing the ability to listen well. Or maybe I should say the art listening well. Because it is an art form. A gift to our audience. A well-honed ability to put aside our own agendas and endless to-do...
