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Memories. And a Net of Thanksgiving.
This post first appeared at https://www.inspireafire.com/casting-a-net-of-thanksgiving/ Memories can turn bittersweet in a second. I can be happily following the rabbit trail of my thoughts, hopping between afternoon plans and pleasant reminiscing when WHAM! It’s like a hole suddenly opened up beneath my feet, or a rock slammed me back twenty yards. Use whatever analogy you…
Delayed. A story of fun things.
Fortunately, there were two pieces of good news. First, I could still get out that night, so my long-weekend was still intact. Second, I’m a writer. Writers know exactly what to do in situations like this…
The Joy of Yoga
I recently started a yoga class that should be described in the brochure as “death by planks.” The instructor initiates each class session with the statement: “My goal is to make you all sore tomorrow. And I love planks.” Followed by a long, cackling laugh. A plank, if you’re not familiar, is essentially the “up”…
On the Road to Success
We were on the road to Success. Literally, I mean. We were driving along route 62 East across Arkansas when we crossed a junction with a township sign pointing to Success. This prompted the conjecture you might expect: How many people do you suppose live in Success? How long does it take to get there,…
Think Light
I was reminded the other morning of a time when I was little and hiking through a meadow of snow with my mother. The snow was deep – at least a couple feet – but had formed a top crust hard enough to sometimes stay afloat. Especially for someone as little and quick as me.…
Only Writing
Only writing is writing. I don’t recall now whether I read that in a book or heard it during a presentation. Either way, its truth is brilliant. They went on to say, “Reading is not writing. Thinking about writing is not writing. Researching what you’re going to write… that’s still not writing. Only writing is writing.…
Pray. And Go.
This blog was originally posted in November 2014 on Inspire a Fire, a blog site for inspirational Christian messages. Visit the original post at www.inspireafire.com/pray-go/. Sometimes we are the answer to our own prayers. There is a scene in the third installment of the Harry Potter series that I love. Harry and his friends are…
I Love Winter
No, I’m not being facetious. After this winter, I won’t be sorry to see spring come (although I’m beginning to suspect that spring this year means small flocks of robins chirping happily in the midst of a light snow shower. I’ve never heard birdsong in the midst of a snow storm before this morning, have…
Consistency
Here’s something runners know that I have recently come to know too: Consistency matters. When it comes to running, consistency has never been my forte. Before my trainer-friend got ahold of me, I’d run when I felt like it. My progress was spotty because my running was spotty. It took me more than a year…
Yes
The other night some friends invited me to an improv show. Improv creates comedy by taking random audience suggestions and throwing them at the players (and sometimes audience members) on stage. The players act out improbable scenarios, make up songs, and create comedic sketches completely on the spot. Improv shows are high energy, high audience…
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Janet Beagle, PhD is the founder of The Mustard Patch. She divides her time between the Midwest and New England, and if she’s not writing, she’s probably out hiking with her 2-and 4-footed friends.