Fires in Utah

There have been so many fires in Utah that they've banned fireworks on the 4th--at least in the city I live in.

Photo by: bayasaa,courtesy of Flickr

At first I was, shall we say, a little bummed, and then I thought of all of the people that make this country great and that includes my friends who live in Herriman. I thought about the Pledge of Allegiance, early morning breakfasts, time with family; even making smores in the backyard cooker, and I realized I could live without fireworks.

Especially when so many in the country are living without their home. (Now, there's something to write about!)

Happy 4th of July to all of my readers and fellow writers!

Kathryn

Just Call Me a Techno-Geek!

I have been having a BLAST learning some new ways to share my writing as well as other important arenas of my life.

Since that Saturday I attended a class on "Writer Support Technology," I have been seeking out new ways to step out of my comfort zone. And in the process, WHOA! It's been a lot of fun!

I tried voki.com, and really didn't get it (sorry, voki) and today tried glogster and created my FIRST EVER  electronic poster with much better success. I have also dipped my toes into voicethread.com, but haven't really gotten the hang of it yet.

And yes, I finally broke down today and signed up for Pinterest. What FUN! I know, I know you guys are already on it, but I just had to let you know how much fun I had.

I have decided to make my Thursdays, fun days. Days I research new technology and do a little experimenting!

Why? There's nothing better than learning how to spread your words in a new way, IMAGINE A LUSCIOUS STRAWBERRY WITH CREAM CHEESE ON IT (yum).

Or this:

Vaganbaking.net, courtesy of Flickr

Take a journey today. At the very least, check the sites above and find out what I did!

Kathryn

First Things First: Making Your Writing (and other things) Sing

I often get ahead of myself.

Instead of researching my next book, (I'm researching two right now), I want to get the stories started yesterday.

Photo by mRio, courtesy of Flickr

Instead of making time for myself in the morning, gathering up the light to get me through the day (I am an avid journal and scripture reader) I often find myself washing the dishes.

Instead of spending time with family, I'm worried about the house being clean.

Instead of focusing on how I will help others this week, I am focused on how much money I'll be bringing in.

I have been thinking about focus in my life this week and I find that I am ALWAYS a happier camper when I remember first things first.

Research before book.
God before work.
Family before cleaning.
Service before money.

When I am in line with what is most important, I actually get more done anyway. I find that my day is more peaceful and full.

You may want to try it.