Category Archives: Perfectionism

On Burning My Journals

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

When we decided to move from our house on the banks of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir almost three years ago, I was in a hurry to get out and move into a smaller place in town, rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, family, Gratefulness, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, Perfectionism, stories, Trauma, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Holiday Wishes

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

The season is moving on and the end of 2012, is not too far off.  Though September is really the month I consider to be my New Year, January is still a landmark time, in that the calendar begins its … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dreams, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, Perfectionism, Time, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

All You Can Do

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

“All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough.” A. L. Williams I got this fabulous quote from my brother, Zed.  It’s perfect for someone like me, who is a perfectionist and an … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Childhood, family, Healthy Living, Matters of the Spirit, Mental Health, Navigating Through Life, Perfectionism, The Garden | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Making A Mess

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Make a mess. Take a step. Fall down. Throw it away and start over. Be wrong and celebrate the dropped balls. What could be more miserable than to be human (the greatest storytelling creature in the history of the planet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Memoir, Perfectionism, Writing | 6 Comments