Journaling Through
I joked (sort of) about hiding a journal on the gurney when I had surgery. Of course, I didn’t get to do that, but I did ask for it the first time I woke up. My husband patiently handed me a spiral notebook and a pen. I was reading those half-dozen pages last night.
They aren’t [...]
Writing the Seasons (and other writerly uses for a journal)
The crispness and anticipation of Autumn; the outside chill and indoor warmth of winter; the green awakening of spring, and hot summer days—every season has it’s joys and fans.
In the midst of winter, you might yearn for a warm summer day. In the fall you might fondly remember the spring showers that turned your lawn [...]
Reading Old Entries
About three months before we opened up shop, I spent some time going through old journals. I started out looking for the journals I liked the best so I could contact the manufacturer. I ended up on the floor, surrounded by memories, laughing and crying and generally having a great time.
Not all journals are meant [...]
Decision-Making Through Journaling
Journaling has always been a key element in my decision-making process. The more difficult or complex the decision, the more journaling helped me find my way. Decisions that have too many variables usually trap me in a quagmire of “what if.” Journaling is my shortcut out of the morass.
In the past six years, I have [...]
