The last day of November is here. Writers are scribbling words at a furious rate in a final push to win NANOWRIMO. Whether you “finished” or not, congrats to you. Your dedication is inspirational. Cuckoo, but inspirational. Speaking of Cuckoo, all November we hear about gratitude from every direction. Generally, the gratitude expressed is heartfelt… Continue reading 20 Weird Things I’m Grateful For
Category: Gratitude
Posts by author Lynette M. Burrows expressing her gratitude, discussing how gratitude is good for our health, and other people’s expressions of gratitude.
I Was Alone But Not Alone
My book, My Soul to Keep, launched yesterday. It was a special moment. But as I reflected on the hours, days, weeks, and years I worked on this book, I realized something important. I was alone but not alone. So many things go into writing a book. All the books read, the friends roped into… Continue reading I Was Alone But Not Alone
My Dear Old Dog
Astro is my first Yorkshire Terrier, my dear old dog, the oldest dog I’ve ever owned. Astro will turn 14 next month. Our time together is running out.
Twenty-One Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
Have you ever thought about defining what it means to be kind? When you look the word ‘kind’ up in the dictionary it says of a friendly, warm, and generous nature. Do you think of yourself as a kind person? Is that how you treat yourself? Do you know how to be kind to yourself?… Continue reading Twenty-One Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
7 People Who Changed My Writing Life
In this month of Thanksgiving, I have reflected on some of the things for which I am thankful. Today, I recognize the seven people who changed my writing life. These people were generous with their time, their knowledge, and their encouragement. I hope this chronological list expresses at least a small portion of my gratitude… Continue reading 7 People Who Changed My Writing Life