I Should Be Writing – A Writing Life Essay – by Joy DeKok Sometimes, when I’m out having fun with Jon, our families, or friends, I think to myself, “I should be writing.” And in a way that might not be fair to these people I love, I am. Thoughts are zigging and zagging through my mind . . ….
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I Should Be Writing – A Writing Life Essay
Sidewalk Sweepers – An Essay
Some lessons are worth the wait.
Into and Out of a Writing Corner
Amy Tan spoke about writing to an idea and ending up in a corner in a room with no place for the story to go.
A Glimmer of Green Along the Way
With my camera in my hand, I headed out with my camera in my hand and a question for God in my heart. Would He answer?
Small Things Along the Way – Gentle Moments
Last Saturday, I took a walk. Along the way, God used these small things to remind me of His goodness and greatness.
Why Me? ~ A Writing Encouragement
Why Me? A Writing Encouragement ~ Joy DeKok Before writing a sentence in this series of posts, I asked myself, “What is my reason, my purpose for these words?” My answer came immediately: To encourage people who believe in Jesus and want to write, are writing, or who want to write again. Then came prayers, resistance, and rebellion. In my…
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Just a Minute or So . . . June 9, 2021
Hello Dear Readers! After a chilly spring, summer arrived with 90+ degree temps. But June, the month butterflies and bees return to the gardens and parent birds bring their babies to the feeders. These things make the rest bearable. I enjoy sharing what my author friends are up to. This week, it’s Naomi’s turn. Naomi Musch, Author ~ www.naomimusch.com Mist…
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Woodland Wildflowers and Outlining – My Writing Life
As I focused my camera lens, I “saw” the way I outline writing projects these days.
My Jax Jar
Jax in a Jar – A Writing Essay. A visual of the DAYS I put words on the pages. 300 days of Jax. 300 days of writing. Jax in a jar.
A Pause in the Wind – A Nature Essay
The angle was wrong (into the sun), and last year’s fragile blossoms were at the will of the wind. I stood still with my camera focused on the one that caught my eye, just in case.
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