Did you know World Mental Health Day was last Friday? If you’re like me, you may have been so busy that it quietly passed by. Yet somehow, it still finds its way back into your mind days later, like a whisper saying, “Slow down. Check in with yourself.” This year, the...
Years ago, I couldn’t say the words. I stood in front of the mirror, just like my counselor had asked. I was supposed to look myself in the eye and say, “I love you.” Easy enough, right? Not for me. At the time, I’d just escaped an abusive relationship that destroyed...
Happy International Joke Day (July 1st)! There’s no better moment to talk about humor in writing. We all love a good laugh—whether it’s a sitcom that has us in stitches, a movie with perfectly delivered one-liners, or even a meme that catches us off guard. Humor is...
Let’s be real. Writer’s block isn’t just some cute little creative hiccup—it can feel like a full-on mental traffic jam with no detour in sight. You’re staring at the screen, your fingers hovering over the keyboard waiting for your brain to encounter some type of...
March 8th is International Women’s Day and that means it is time to honor the incredible contributions of women across all fields, including literature, poetry, self-care advocacy, and creative expression. Let’s face it – WE ROCK! Not only do we produce life...
Introduction: January 31st is National Backward Day—a quirky celebration of all things reversed. While going backward is often seen as a setback, this day reminds us that stepping back...
