Tag: writing
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7 Ways Parenthood Enhanced My Writing Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent can transform many aspects of life, including your creative practices. I never imagined that my unexpected pregnancy at 41 would lead me to become a more productive writer. Now, with my little one just over 20 months old, I find that the lessons learned from parenting seamlessly apply to…
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Are You Truly a Grammar Enthusiast?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, proudly identifying as a grammar enthusiast can feel like wearing a badge of honor. It signals to others that you value the nuances of language, that you appreciate culture, and that amidst a sea of hasty texts and people capturing fireworks on their phones, you still prioritize thoughtful, well-structured…
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Dear Daughters, Why I Blog…
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, Luna, writes in her journal nearly every day. Her reflections are far more profound than what I jotted down at her age. I recently stumbled upon my third-grade diary, filled with entries like, “Dear Dairy, we had peas again for lunch,” or “Dear Dairy, Max likes me,” and “Dear Dairy,…
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Navigating Writing in Today’s Digital World
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself deep in the process of writing a book. Twelve chapters completed and twelve more to go, with a looming deadline of just two weeks. As I sit here, I can’t help but feel that my approach to writing might be flawed. Here’s how my day typically unfolds: First, I…
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Sliding Doors: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Do you remember the film Sliding Doors? It starred Gwyneth Paltrow and explored two divergent paths in her life—one where she catches her train and one where she misses it. The whole idea revolves around the themes of chance and destiny. While the movie might not be a cinematic masterpiece, I have…
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I Am More Than Just a Homemaker
Menu Parenting I Am More Than Just a Homemaker Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 8, 2021 Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2015 One morning, I found myself unleashing pent-up frustration on an old plastic toy that had long been forgotten. I hammered it repeatedly, like a wild woman on a mission. Pieces of plastic flew everywhere,…
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The Soundtrack of a ’90s High School Heartbreak
Get Pregnant Fast It was a brisk winter morning in 1993 when I received a phone call that would change everything. On January 2, to be precise, at 8 AM, I was jolted awake by the voice of my crush. My heart raced—was he calling to confess his undying love again? Instead, he dropped the…