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Finishing my NaNoWriMo 2021 Challenge!
Think you can write a 50,000 word novel in a month? With a fantastic network of fellow writers and a fun program like NaNoWriMo to cheer you on, it’s not as hard as it sounds! I first heard about NaNoWriMo— National Novel Writing Month, a challenge to write 50,000 words of fiction in November–from a…
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Make a Yucca Fiber Basket
There’s so much you can eat and make from things that grow in the desert! It’s a common misconception that the desert is just a barren place full of thorns and poisonous things. But as a tour guide at the Casa Grand ruins once pointed out, it’s like living in a grocery store. I’ve done…
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Lake Mary in Flagstaff
When we lived in Michigan, I was a little traumatized by winter. I thought I knew what winter was like, but I was wrong. The worst part to me was that during the bad weather season, you had to drive for literally DAYS to get out of the cold! That’s one reason why I’m happy…
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Create A Productive Writing Atmosphere
You’re seen the photos on Instagram. Cute desk spaces in neutrals with just a pop of color, an author’s laptop next to a latte in an indie coffee shop, an antique roll-top covered in flickering candles. You know, all those spaces where writing comes naturally, where the novelists and bloggers and bullet journalers sip hot…
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Surfing in Saint Martin: My Favorite Spots
Read about the best places for surfing in Saint Martin/ Sint Maarten, what I like about them, and how to find them!