A wonderful quote from Julia Cameron:
“I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow.” ~ Julia Cameron
Something to think about going into next week’s BIW.
Robin Kaye was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge next door to her Sicilian grandparents. Living with an extended family that’s a cross between Gilligan’s Island and The Sopranos, minus the desert isle and illegal activities, explains both her comedic timing and the cast of quirky…
Observations from a Noob A few weeks ago, I attended my very first writing conference. I have been hobby-writing for years, but only recently felt ready to get serious. Registering for the spring conference put on by my local chapter of SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) was a big step. I was…
We are always telling one another “You are Beautiful” and since 2007 we’ve been able to sing it to others and to ourselves. I love Lebanese-British singer-songwriter Mika’s Big Girl (You are Beautiful) and the song has a smashing video of fat girls dancing in the streets to go along with it. Watch the video…
“If you can’t be at home in your body, where are you supposed to go?” ~ Marilyn Wann Please spend some time viewing/listening to Marilyn Wann giving her presentation at the UCLA Center for the Study of Women on “Fighting Fat Fear During the War on “Obesity”.
The title “Judgment of Paris” is a story from Greek mythology about three goddesses, Aphrodite, Athena and Hera, who were to be judged on their beauty by a mortal man. When it comes to the plus size community it’s a website full of plus size role “models”. Literally. You’ll find information (and lots of photos)…
This is one of best blogs online that isn’t written just for plus size people but for everyone who has felt overwhelmed or confused by research discussed in the news. Sandy Szwarc, (BSN, RN, CCP) is a registered nurse with a biological science degree. She delivers truthful commentary on today’s headlines and research from her…
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Julia is one of my favorite inspirational writers. I believe she has a new memoir out this year.