Part of being a writer is putting life under a microscope. But life itself is often questioned in politics, science,… Read more What is Life? (Looking at all sides)
Tag: understanding
Get the Job Done
“I started a book once…” Anyone can start something, but finishing it is another story. I am in the thick… Read more Get the Job Done
Cut From The Same Cloth
https://buddylitzine.com/issues/issue-5/jessica-marie-baumgartner/ The best memories make the most entertaining stories. Last summer one of the funniest people I ever met died.… Read more Cut From The Same Cloth
Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Raising Stories
I wrote an essay on parenting and went back to realize that it worked with writing too. If I change… Read more Raising Stories
Let’s Talk (for REAL)
I learned a long time ago that there is only so much you can control. As much as I want… Read more Let’s Talk (for REAL)
“Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie-the-Pooh days are always nice.
It’s Never too Early/It’s Never too Late
Writers are often portrayed as cranky old men. I never fit the bill. I never will. For years I wrote… Read more It’s Never too Early/It’s Never too Late
Collectors
Some people collect cards, books, old records, stamps, rocks, seashells, ex-boyfriends; but there is a new trend. Or maybe not… Read more Collectors
More (Kind of)
https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Rule-Jessica-Marie-Baumgartner/dp/1943755256 It’s paperback time! My critically acclaimed, award-winning children’s book (I’ve always wanted to say that with gusto) is now… Read more More (Kind of)
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