Have you cleaned your whole house before you sat down to create? Hard to concentrate when there are dishes in the sink? You want to create, but there is not enough time in the day. You might find a few minutes on Saturday, if you are lucky. There are too many things you think you should be doing, …
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Burnt peas, self-worth and being kind to yourself
I burnt the peas again. I burnt them three times this morning. The first two times, they were just a little burnt. I dumped the peas out of the pan and tried again. The last time, I burnt the bottom of the pan black. I ate my sardines with no peas. I am worthless. I can't do anything …
How deadlines help sew bridesmaid dresses and publish books
The night before my friend Michelle's wedding, May 15th, 1981, I was going to sew on the sleeves and hem my bridesmaid dress. However, I forgot that I had to attend the bridal dinner the night before the wedding, and then I got home really late. I could just wake up early and sew on the sleeves the …