I’m writing this post in that sometimes-quiet space between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, when the presents have been unwrapped, too much food already consumed, and the idea of one more social engagement might put me right over the edge. I’m still listening to soft holiday music – Celtic instrumental holiday music to beContinue reading “Welcome 2026. Now Please be Quiet.”
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Turning the Page
In the quiet before the explosion of New Year’s Eve, I thought of a few reasons to welcome the New Year.
Happy 2024
As I sat down to write this, I struggled with the idea of a “happy” 2024 given all that’s going on in the world. But it is possible to find moments of happiness even in distressing times, so a happy wish for the new year is still of value. And I’ve found quite a fewContinue reading “Happy 2024”
New Year, New Energy
I’ve been thinking about what 2023 might look like for creative practice and inspiration. Where to get it. How to keep it going.
Happy New Year!
One year ago, I launched One Minnesota Crone, broadening the focus I honed at One Minnesota Writer to include other art forms and celebrate mature creative women who are doing exactly what they please. Thank you for coming along on this journey, celebrating the many gifts that crones bring to the world, and, just maybe,Continue reading “Happy New Year!”