Life – A Grace Full Life

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-19--Thinking-Outside-the-Box-Dancing-My-Troubles-Away-We-all-Have-Trauma-e17pqsg For those who won't be listening, I mentioned that my mom underwent extensive surgery on Tuesday. Her neck had to be reconstructed after four discs were removed. She did wonderfully and is now on the long road to recovery. She will also have back surgery in November, and after that is done, she will… Continue reading Podcast #19- Thinking Outside the Box/Dancing My Troubles Away/We All Have Trauma

Life, Writing

Define Silly

September 20, 2021 Writer McWriterson

I keep citing the same book over and over, but the author of The Artist's Way assigned me so much homework and morning pages that it only makes sense it would spill over into my blog. I'm a writer, and this book inspired me to write more. One of the assignments was to "name five… Continue reading Define Silly

Humor, Life, Podcast

Podcast #18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/ Giving My Dogs Voices

September 17, 2021 Writer McWriterson

The link to the podcast is at the bottom of the post. This week's podcast was inspired by my comment section from last week's podcast. Is there a term for that? That, I believe, is the definition of meta, no? Suz mentioned in the comments that her family appreciates her blog and other things that… Continue reading Podcast #18- Mixed Tapes/Talking to Plants/ Giving My Dogs Voices

Life, Netflix, Writing

Five Questions

September 13, 2021 Writer McWriterson

I first learned about BJ Miller when I watched the documentary short End Game on Netflix a few years ago. It's a beautiful documentary that challenges how we consider death and dying. BJ Miller is a very remarkable person. If you don't know who he is, definitely click on the links provided here. His Ted… Continue reading Five Questions

Blogging, Life, My Book, Podcast

Podcast #17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writer’s Gathering

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Writer McWriterson

The link to the podcast is at the bottom of this post. In last week's podcast, I mentioned my library book problem, but the stack of books in the photo didn't truly reflect it. Here is a better picture: This week's podcast was very cathartic for me. Those who listen will learn why. I talk… Continue reading Podcast #17- Not Taken Seriously/ Writer’s Gathering

Anxiety, Humor, Menopause

Headaches, Heartaches, and Fear

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Writer McWriterson

During my perimenopause, I became a pretty negative person. As a result of my near constant pain, I grew resentful. I became numb to emotions like happiness and optimistic outlooks like hope. I'd wake up every day afraid to be optimistic for fear of being rewarded with a headache later. As if the Universe was… Continue reading Headaches, Heartaches, and Fear