writing

June 6, 2013

Thanksday #85

Listen. It has been a sweet forever since I’ve done a Thanksday. Seven months in fact. And it’s actually been 11 months since I’ve done an old-fashioned, list version. So I woke up this morning at five-stinkin’-forty-five AM! with a splitting headache and couldn’t fall back asleep. And after chasing three Advil with a vanilla protein Continue reading

Giving thanks

A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet, Advil, beach, frownies, God, Jesus, Mini Bobby Pins, reality tv, summer vacation, writing
June 3, 2013

week 2: birthing-part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

On the counsel of some trustworthy friends (preceded by the leading of God), I’m extending this series. I have to be honest — I felt like last week’s birthing post was pretty academic (for lack of a better word), and as I wrote it, I struggled a lot. I felt it lacked personal connection and Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, writing
May 31, 2013

Imagine (FMF #41)

Wow, it’s been eight weeks since I’ve done a Five Minute Friday. I don’t even know what to say, I’m so disgusted with myself! So here goes, I’m back in the mix. Hope y’all will welcome me back with open arms! I link up with Lisa-Jo on Fridays for a writing flash mob…throwing caution to Continue reading

Five Minute Fridays

be, freedom, God, imagine, Jesus, possibilities, writing
May 28, 2013

week 1: birthing (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

(I am so excited to begin this journey toward discovering a life of becoming with you. Be sure to check out last week’s introduction to this new series if you missed it!) Metamorphosis: change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means; a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances. Butterflies undergo what is Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, transformation, writing
May 22, 2013

not-so-happy endings (a thought collective)

It’s been heavy lately. Really heavy. First my unofficial sabbatical, then the sick that’s lingered around me for 8+ days now, and then the cancellation of one of my most favorite shows ever, Happy Endings. (I knew the move-to-Friday was a nail in the coffin, but prayed an eclectic group of hipsters that wear non-prescription black-framed Continue reading

Randomness, Uncategorized

Happy Endings, iced coffee, Mindy Kaling, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, sickness, Waiting for Guffman, writing

About Me

Monica is a writer and podcaster in metro Atlanta. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she cheerfully relies on coffee to even be able to see her phone clearly while playing her morning solitaire game.

Monica has been married to Greg for 22 years, and has a daughter in college and son in high school. She enjoys coffee, reading, coffee, writing, coffee and spending quality time with her family while drinking coffee. She does not enjoy meal planning, cooking, or most domestic activities.

Monica has been published in Today’s Christian Woman magazine and written at (in)courage.me. She is also the co-founder of Be Still Be Free, a podcast of real conversations rooted in truth.

writing

Thanksday #85

week 2: birthing-part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

Imagine (FMF #41)

week 1: birthing (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

not-so-happy endings (a thought collective)