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Tag: work/life balance

Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Two new things I’ve learned about self-care (this week).

Confession. I should be working on my book. But. The house is quiet. It's raining (softly). And I don't want to write a book, I want to write a BLOG POST. And have a cuppa with you! But first. Keeping it real. Sometimes, I look at other writer's websites. I'm especially interested in the websites …

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Posted on August 20, 2017August 15, 2017

Eight reasons I hate writing

Warning: This post is a rant. If you don’t like rants, click off. That’s what I said. Click. Off. Don’t write and say, ‘I hate rants, Jen, and now I’m offended.’ Just go find some knitting tips and leave me to vent. Okay.  I rant.  But I don’t tell lies. No. I. Don’t. So occasionally …

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Posted on December 14, 2016December 14, 2016

Are you in a mess? Me too.

What's happenin', duckie? It's Christmas! Well, nearly. We're on the slippery slope but I've decided not to lose the plot this year. Instead... I'm systematically working through our house. So far we have one festive, almost pristine, room. The dining room. Naturally. We painted it. White. It used to be green. Green, I tell you! Did …

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