Posts Tagged ‘messy middle’
Better late than never: pursuing our dreams
I consider myself a “late bloomer” as it pertains to chasing my dream of becoming a published author. Since I was a little girl, however, I’ve wanted to be a writer. I finally pursued this dream seriously when I returned to school in my mid-40s and earned my B.A. in literature, writing & film, followed…
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More than thick skin: processing rejection and criticism
Who doesn’t love to receive good news? Or how about the saying: No news is good news? What about when the dreaded rejection arrives for that dream job, much-anticipated date, financial loan or story proposal? For me, the latter hits home big time. From five-sentence summary pitches to 800+-word short story submissions, the no’s outweigh…
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Pinterest and charcuterie boards: finding humor in the messy middle
What do Pinterest and charcuterie boards have in common? An end vision. You’ve seen them: the memes that parody Pinterest boards by displaying each perfect [fill-in-the-blank], followed by another person’s hilarious attempt to duplicate said project. Can you relate—the results of your dream appearing completely different than your Pinterest board ideals? Welcome to the messy…
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