Things that inspire me to write #21: The Giving Tree

January 7, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It’s sweet, simple, a pretty accurate portrayal of what it means to be a parent and according to the inscription scrawled across my mom’s copy, The Giving Tree is the first book I ever read. Evidently Shel Silverstein‘s most well known publication set me off in the right direction, because not only do I still love to consume […]

Things that inspire me to write #22: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

January 7, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

“Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.” ― Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull My bed creaks like an elderly cat. Constantly. It is very annoying–especially whenever I think about replacing it with one […]

Things that inspire me to write #23: The Ocean

January 6, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

“They see the sea, They hear its roar. There is something special about the shore. It soothes the spirit. It clears the mind. You can leave your cares and worries behind.” — The Berenstain Bears: Go on Vacation Just spent a morning at the beach with my toddler and though it was cold and windy and […]

Things that inspire me to write #24: Reading

January 4, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

With a burst of new year’s resolve, I finally pulled a dusty book off the shelf last week and decided to get back to reading! After all, what better way is there to be a better me than through books (especially seeing as I ran out of good shows to watch on Netflix and 30 rock is […]

Things that inspire me to write #25: Fairy Tales

January 4, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk…with Philip Pullman’s recent re-release of the Brothers Grimm, people are once again talking about the incredible power and endurance of fairly tales–and as someone who reads these same stories to a two year old on nightly basis, I can only agree. I don’t know […]

Things that inspire me to write #26: Pinky Dinky Doo

January 3, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

You know have a toddler in your life when all the shows you are up to date on include at least one talking animal. Still, as the bronies phenomenon can attest to, there are some pretty quality children’s shows out there these days, providing not only reasonable entertainment but also promoting animal conservation, problem solving, […]

Things that inspire me to write #27: The New Year

January 1, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Like a great big piece of foolscap paper, 2013 has finally arrived, inviting us all to fill it up with marvelous doodles and excellent spelling. I think I may just do that—or at least give her a good try. So thank you New Year and all the potential you hold, you inspire me.

Things that inspire me to write #28: Bogs Boots

December 31, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Welcome to Vancouver: as gray and rainy as a Twilight love scene for pretty much the entire winter. It’s almost enough to make me want to curl up in my bed and watch the entire selection of romantic comedies on Netflix—even the ones with dogs. Thankfully I got a pair of Bogs this Christmas. They […]

Things that inspire me to write #29: The ‘Best Ofs’

December 30, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

The year in photos, the top 40 songs, the 100 most influential people…that’s right, the ‘BEST of’ season has officially arrived. With New Years Eve quickly approaching, every magazine, newspaper and website in the world suddenly appears to be focused on that one all important question: what the hell did we do with the last 365 […]

Things that inspire me to write #31: Instagram

December 29, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Because sometimes those 29 likes on that blackberry shot I took this morning (Willow filter) is just what I need to keep me plunking away on the keyboard. And yes, when it comes to warm fuzzies, I will take them where I get them. So thank you Instagram, you inspire me.