HIG? Well, I’m pleasantly exhausted from 3 days of prepping and then making tamales for my family. This yr I made them mostly by myself as my kids were working. My fridge is full of green chile and cheese, pork in red chile sauce, strawberry and pineapple tamales.
WAIWO? I’m on a break after finishing another round of revisions for my 3rd YA novel. I’ll use the next 2 weeks to review for 2024 writing goal and make my 2025 ones. I also need to brainstorm ideas for my next writing project.
Special moment? Yesterday my mom (97 years old) spent the day with us watching Christmas movies she hadn’t seen before: Elf and The Christmas Story. Her laughter was wonderful to hear.
Hi Mona, I loved reading about you making tamales for your family and how you review your writing goals and then make new ones. I want to do set some writing goals for 2025 as well...is there a specific format you recommend that you write about on your substack? I'd love to know more about your process for this. Yay! 🌟 I'm so happy to hear your mom was with you watching movies - such a beautiful memory. My mom is in Iowa, and I miss her so much. Happy Holidays to you and your family! 🌸
It’s the Christmas season, and I love spending time with my sons watching the Christmas tree lights before bedtime. I’ve been focusing on saving energy by retreating inward so I can devote more time and attention to the Brothers.
What Are You Working On?
I’m not working on anything creative this week. I’ve completely stopped painting for several weeks now - I have no idea why. It just feels right to pause. I was planning to end the year big with a flurry of creative activity, but instead, I’m taking time to sit, think, and journal when I have that free moment. It’s good.
Share A Special Moment With Us
Charlie made a cake from scratch. His class went to a baking studio, where they taught the kids how to bake a cake. This was such an exciting event for Charlie - he had his Autism aid with him to assist one-on-one, and together, they created a cool white cream cake with chocolate chips. He brought the cake home in a custom tote bag and showed it to me with such pride. We had a dance party to celebrate.
HIG? Well, I’m pleasantly exhausted from 3 days of prepping and then making tamales for my family. This yr I made them mostly by myself as my kids were working. My fridge is full of green chile and cheese, pork in red chile sauce, strawberry and pineapple tamales.
WAIWO? I’m on a break after finishing another round of revisions for my 3rd YA novel. I’ll use the next 2 weeks to review for 2024 writing goal and make my 2025 ones. I also need to brainstorm ideas for my next writing project.
Special moment? Yesterday my mom (97 years old) spent the day with us watching Christmas movies she hadn’t seen before: Elf and The Christmas Story. Her laughter was wonderful to hear.
Happy Holidays to you & yours!
Hi Mona, I loved reading about you making tamales for your family and how you review your writing goals and then make new ones. I want to do set some writing goals for 2025 as well...is there a specific format you recommend that you write about on your substack? I'd love to know more about your process for this. Yay! 🌟 I'm so happy to hear your mom was with you watching movies - such a beautiful memory. My mom is in Iowa, and I miss her so much. Happy Holidays to you and your family! 🌸
Hello, and Happy New Year! I haven’t written what my process is on Substack, but you’ve given me a great idea for January’s post.
I'm excited to read it! 💜
How’s It Going?
It’s the Christmas season, and I love spending time with my sons watching the Christmas tree lights before bedtime. I’ve been focusing on saving energy by retreating inward so I can devote more time and attention to the Brothers.
What Are You Working On?
I’m not working on anything creative this week. I’ve completely stopped painting for several weeks now - I have no idea why. It just feels right to pause. I was planning to end the year big with a flurry of creative activity, but instead, I’m taking time to sit, think, and journal when I have that free moment. It’s good.
Share A Special Moment With Us
Charlie made a cake from scratch. His class went to a baking studio, where they taught the kids how to bake a cake. This was such an exciting event for Charlie - he had his Autism aid with him to assist one-on-one, and together, they created a cool white cream cake with chocolate chips. He brought the cake home in a custom tote bag and showed it to me with such pride. We had a dance party to celebrate.