Checking In

Launching this website about three years ago was one of many steps to externalizing my dreams. I am an introvert with anxiety and depression and, well, issues. My writing and art had always been private, as I never considered it professional. But it occurred to me that no one begins as a professional artist. What makes you a professional is taking the steps that lead … Continue reading Checking In

5 Fantastic Gifts for a D&D Teenager

Looking for a gift your Dungeons & Dragons teenager might actually like? Or even love? That can be tough, especially if you don’t know much about their favorite hobby. You can always go with a book, but unless you know what they already have, that can get very tricky. A mug is nice, but it’s, you know, a mug. And a new set of dice … Continue reading 5 Fantastic Gifts for a D&D Teenager

Breathe Deep, A One-Breath Meditation

Breathe. Deeper. Fill your lungs, then use your stomach, your diaphragm to purposefully continue filling your body with as much air as it can hold. Take a moment to realize how much extra air you can inhale beyond your usual, weaker breaths. As you slowly exhale, allow your body to relax. Once you feel you have exhaled enough, keep going. Use your diaphragm once more … Continue reading Breathe Deep, A One-Breath Meditation