Category Archives: Life

When Your Body Tells You

Posted on January 21, 2016 by DMW

A little while back I was plagued with a variety of symptoms that were far from life altering or even severe, but damn were they making me uncomfortable, cranky and borderline nonfunctional. I had a constant headache that would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "bone marrow disorder", “Autoimmune disease”, advocate, blood disease, bone disease, doctor patient relationship, expert, hydrocephalus, kidney disease, know your body, listening to your body, medical resume, patient advocate, shunt, trust, trusting yourself | Leave a comment

Getting Back To Business . . . Help! Marketing 911

Posted on January 14, 2016 by DMW

This year I really want to do well in terms of work. Not just grow as a writer and get published (though hey, I want this too) or anything crazy like score a book deal that would mean I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Writers, Writing | Tagged business, business development, career, do what you love, finding clients, job, marketing, networking, productivity, promotion, small business, success | Leave a comment

The Lingering Echoes Of What Was (And What I Could Hear)

Posted on January 11, 2016 by DMW

It’s been two years and six months since I last heard music. My best friend, Crystal, was visiting me in Colorado. She was helping me proof pages for my husband’s first wedding anniversary gift (a big ass book all about … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Happy, Health, Journal, Life, Medical, music, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "hard of hearing", "sign language", ASL, deaf, grief, hearing, loss | 1 Comment

A Brand New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by DMW

Another year is upon us and I am genuinely excited for it. 2015 was a good enough year – actually it was the best out of the last three years. I grew. Roy (my husband) grew. Good things happened, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Family, Health, home, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "New year", "personal growth", "personal improvement", 2016, balance, career, creative writing, evolution, Excel, fitness, goals, good year, Happy New Year, health, New Year's resolutions, New Years Eve, reflection, resolution, resolutions | Leave a comment

My Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by DMW

I love New Year’s Eve. I’m not sure why, but I just want to party and have good food and be among friends and throw around a lot of confetti (which both makes a mess and is not animal-friendly). I … Continue reading →