by Bonnie Lacy | Jun 4, 2018 | Faith, Writing
I already messed up! I knew when I challenged myself, that posting everyday wouldn't be easy, but I had hoped I'd make it at least a week! The second day! I already forgot! I could quit … But, no. I will persist. Everyday. If there is anyone reading along, I...
by Bonnie Lacy | Jun 2, 2018 | Faith, Writing
Post everyday? Wha? So, I listened to one of Seth Godin's podcasts, (You know, the book cover where the guy's head is tipped open and the word “Ideavirus” is sticking out. Unleashing the Ideavirus.). His podcast is called Akimbo. I think the episode was...
by Bonnie Lacy | May 5, 2018 | Faith, Writing
I must have a sign on my back that says “Sucker.” “Nurse.” “I'll Help!” Do I go with life priorities or career priorities? Writing priorities are tough to stick to. Right now I have been struggling to edit my nonfiction, Rage...
by Bonnie Lacy | Apr 3, 2018 | Writing
There are days when I just want to limp along. I just want to sit and stare. Sip my coffee or tea and watch. There are awesome quotes that I should live by: Elizabeth Gilbert's book title is a life quote, “Eat, Pray, Love.” My former neighbor (she moved...
by Bonnie Lacy | Feb 10, 2018 | Faith, Writing
Fear Breeds Procrastination I started posting under Rage Rising – My Walk Through the Dark Tunnel of Anger several months ago. Annnd quit. I don't want to do this. Literally. I've put it off month after month. People have emailed me back, asking to receive the...
by Bonnie Lacy | Feb 6, 2018 | Faith, Writing
Yeah, it's February already, but I am still posting this because I want to be more public with my thoughts and goals for 2018. Goals versus Resolutions People make resolutions. And break them within a month. I don't put myself through that grief because I know I will...
by Bonnie Lacy | Dec 15, 2017 | Faith, Writing
Grr! Anger management is not fun. I manage my anger and it manages to manage me. I've already messed up. From this post where I wrote that I'd blog every week! That was months ago! Anger. These days, it covers everything from road rage to temper tantrums. Newspapers...
by Bonnie Lacy | Sep 29, 2017 | Faith, Writing
You all have stories you could tell. Your spouse gets laid off. A child becomes very sick. Someone has to have surgery. A hurricane hits hard. If you sat down to start the process of journaling or writing your story, where would you start? I know. Overwhelming. Most...
by Bonnie Lacy | Sep 15, 2017 | Faith, Writing
I can feel it brewing. It feels like a fist in my gut–twisting and turning–until it needs to explode. And somehow that fist connects to my eyes, because I want to weep. A monster resides in my chest and is pounding its way through to my thinking, my...