writing hiatus... has the drought come to an end i am still not sure -Amy Lyon Smith I have been silent for a while. A year and half to be precise. The last words I left here were found in my Tuesday Truth #72. I needed to spend some time taking my own advice. Words [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 68. There's just something about Nature, isn't there? Something that makes you breathe a little deeper, feel a little calmer, and find a little more joy in the present moment. When I am breathing in all the beauty that surrounds me, I am reminded that everything in Nature blossoms in its own [...]
Resources. I figured that we could all use some resources to help ease our stress during our current times. Last week, in Tuesday Truth #57, I shared some of the ways that I plan to maintain my sanity during my time at home. Be sure to check out that post if you're looking for ideas. [...]
Four Years of Blogging. Today Bedlam & Daisies turns four! When I started this blog at the beginning of 2016, I had no idea that I'd still be blogging four years later. I mean, I thought I might, but I really had no plans around it. The blog was a place for me to try [...]
End of 2019. Here we are on the cusp of a new decade. Last year, I shared my top 10 posts of 2018. I enjoyed the process of looking back and seeing what the majority of people were coming to read. I wrote very little this year and so the majority of the "top 10" [...]
Dear Creativity, I feel you flowing through my veins. You are like a lion Stalking its prey. Slowly advancing And then swiftly capturing me. Entangling me in your ecstasy, Filling me with a desire to set free my imagination. Awakening my childlike wonder. I see you in the shapes of the clouds. I smell you [...]
Tuesday Truth. Number 25. Let that truth sink in for a moment... I was recently reminded how much I enjoyed reading Big Magic when Erica commented on the Cheryl Strayed quote that I last shared. This quote goes on to say "the hunt for those jewels - that's creative living. The courage to go on the hunt [...]
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End of May. This month has flown by for me. It will continue to be busy for the next few weeks. I apologize ahead of time that it's taking me a little longer than normal to respond to comments and catch up on reading. 30 Day Challenge. I looked at the calendar and realized June [...]
Gratitude for Music. Today is Day 11 of my December challenge. I have pondered each daily prompt of gratitude. And I have taken photos. I have shared little snippets on my Instagram story. And I have journaled. I collected ideas and thoughts and felt grateful for this amazing thing called life. When I came to [...]
