by Linda Mackillop | Jan 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Nothing satisfies more than finishing a day of writing at the computer and finding a strong body of work appear on the page. But in all honesty, many days are duds, leaving me disappointed in the small amount of work created. On the unproductive days, I always walk...
by Linda Mackillop | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
We’ve gathered for our annual Christmas get-together, and technology is the new guest. We’ve debated whether we should have “no-technology” moments during our family visit as we became aware that at times all 7 people staying at our house have our noses...
by Linda Mackillop | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
In my growing up years, we children often fell asleep to the sounds of parental battles downstairs, someone screeching tires out of the driveway in a fit of rage, glasses crashing against walls and voices shouting to be heard. But at Christmas time, the most amazing...
by Linda Mackillop | Dec 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
My husband and I leave pre-dawn for a 3-hour journey to visit one of our sons. Road trips and travel invite thoughts to wander and memories to stir, forming narrative and reflection that instruct. We fill up with coffee before merging onto a nearly deserted...
by Linda Mackillop | Nov 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
I heard an Anne Lamott interview recently where the well-known author shared her thoughts about the role of being a mother-in-law. My ears perked up as I’ve now been a mother-in-law for two years and hope to always have a respectful, loving relationship with my...
