I haven't been writing. Not even a little bit. I did here or there once I became a foster mom. But honestly, it just wasn't happening. The fiction has gathered dust. I'm working on changing that. I have a non-fiction book forming in my mind, but I have several novels in progress that need to … Continue reading A Writer Who Doesn’t Write
Author: Elaina
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Sea Glass Hearts
I am made of salt and sand and the deep jade green of the Atlantic. The salt air courses through my veins. This place, these waves, the sea glass and shells with rounded edges, beaten constantly in the surf, are the pieces and places of my very soul. The heady scent of the ocean air … Continue reading Sea Glass Hearts
Goodbyes
For those who have been reading for a while, you know that I had a {foster} son I expected to adopt. He is now living somewhere else and won't be back with me. There's not a chance I'll share details here. But I will tell you for sure that I am grieving this loss. I … Continue reading Goodbyes
I Want to Age Like Sea Glass
I want to age like sea glass. Smoothed by tides, not broken. I want the currents of life to toss me around, shake me up and leave me feeling washed clean. I want my hard edges to soften as the years pass — made not weak, but supple. I want to ride the waves, go … Continue reading I Want to Age Like Sea Glass
If a writer falls for you . . .
You walked by me one day a couple of years ago, totally unaware I existed. I sat up and took notice. I thought maybe you were the most handsome man I'd ever laid eyes on. I know now that actually is the case. You feign calm indifference. But I see through you. Your gentleness and … Continue reading If a writer falls for you . . .
Dreamers & Risk Takers
I took this photo about 10 years ago, at Disneyland - one of my favorite places on earth. That's probably the last time I was there. I can't wait to take another trip (hopefully with my son) soon. When I was growing up, Disneyland was such an inspiration to the creative dreamer in me. My … Continue reading Dreamers & Risk Takers
Sunday Nights if You Were Here
Sunday is the ever so weekly reminder that the work week has returned and I'm being drawn away from what I most want to be doing. It's Sunday night again. If you were here, our lazy day of rest would turn into a relaxed evening as we cook together. We would turn on the music … Continue reading Sunday Nights if You Were Here
New Year. Not New You?
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on … Continue reading New Year. Not New You?
Learning Life Lessons from a Seven-Year-Old
Today didn’t go quite as planned. My disorganization at home has caught up with me. I was frustrated and irritated. It’s all an inside job. I could’ve saved myself the trouble by slowing down & relaxing. I turned a moment that should’ve been fun - baking Christmas cookies with my kiddo - into a chore. … Continue reading Learning Life Lessons from a Seven-Year-Old
