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Fiction Monday 315

August 3, 2026

Welcome to the three hundred and fifteenth edition of Fiction Monday.

“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it is over, I don’t want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” — Mary Oliver, When Death Comes … More Fiction Monday 315

Showing Up Didn’t Mean I Was Motivated

July 29, 2026

This Monday, I published the 314th edition of Fiction Monday. Keeping the series going has not always been easy.

Through Fiction Monday, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many different bloggers and discover their wonderful blogs. … More Showing Up Didn’t Mean I Was Motivated

A Day That Feels Like Mine

July 29, 2026

My days begin with journaling and preparing tea, followed by watering the plants. A steady day would also include yoga and a few minutes of strength training. … More A Day That Feels Like Mine

The Way Back to Myself

July 28, 2026

Journaling is my companion whenever I feel uncertain about anything. Sometimes, I hesitate to fully open up and write about what has been bothering me. … More The Way Back to Myself

Fiction Monday 314

July 27, 2026

Welcome to the three hundred and fourteenth edition of Fiction Monday.

“Share what you love, and the people who love the same things will find you.” — Austin Kleon … More Fiction Monday 314

As Another Summer Break Ends

July 27, 2026

Today is the last day of summer break. My kids will be back at school tomorrow.
Like every year, my feelings about the new school year are mixed. On the one hand, I’m happy that school is starting and that we’ll return to our routines. … More As Another Summer Break Ends

Rooted in Small Rituals

July 26, 2026

Before the summer heat picked up, I used to go for walk, multiple times a day.

It was a habit I always looked forward to. Walking somehow soothes me. … More Rooted in Small Rituals

The Steadiness of Returning

July 23, 2026

Sometimes, when I stumble over answering a simple question, I know it is time to pause and reflect. This was one such question. … More The Steadiness of Returning

Fiction Monday – 313

July 20, 2026

Welcome to the three hundred and thirteenth edition of Fiction Monday.

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson … More Fiction Monday – 313

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