I’m sitting here outside the veterinarian’s office, waiting to take in my cat and dog in for their shots and regular annual checkups. My dog (a black German shepherd) just puked. Unusual for her, but she’s older now, and I can’t blame her for experiencing a little tummy upset beforeContinue Reading
Writers (particularly full-time ones, or ones that write and have a desk job) live under a certain set of conditions that can lead to health problems down the road if they’re not careful. There are the hours spent sitting in front of the computer, the constant strain on the eyes,Continue Reading
Going to the doctor’s office was never fun, but it’s gotten worse lately, what with the rising medical costs, rushed appointments, and increasing uncertainty about which doctor you’re going to get this time. Writers can find themselves in those offices more than they’d like, though, if they’re not careful. Full-timers,Continue Reading
I conducted my own very non-scientific survey. I searched every author feature on this website. Over a quarter talked about how yoga helped them stay physically and mentally well. That’s well over the number of all adults who practice yoga. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’sContinue Reading
As a writer, you may be looking for ways to boost your health. After all, the profession isn’t one that naturally promotes a fit body and mind. We sit too long. Snack on unhealthy things. Skip exercise. Overwork ourselves. And we often fail to take time off. It’s not easyContinue Reading
I’ve noticed it on Twitter. There are two things writers like, a lot. The first is coffee. There are a number of tweets most every day singing the praises of this one beverage. The second? Chocolate. Mentioned the word chocolate, and a number of writers will comment. It’s like mentioningContinue Reading
For about the last three weeks, my left eye has been twitching. I’ll be typing away and all of a sudden, I’ll feel that telltale muscle spasm or nerve jump or whatever it is, and it’s like a butterfly beating its wings on my eyelid. It seemed I should beContinue Reading
As writers, we often wish we could reach optimal creativity when it comes to producing our stories. Turns out that there’s an easy way to boost your creativity every day. It’s really good for your health, and it can give you a mental boost at the same time. What isContinue Reading
The great C.S. Lewis was quoted as saying: “You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” Turns out he wasn’t the only writer who loved tea. Simone de Beavoir couldn’t start the day without a cup of tea. The great GermanContinue Reading
If you’re reading before bed, I recommend you read print books. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not against ebooks. I love them. My brother got me an iPad for Christmas a couple years ago. I’ve really enjoyed filling my ebookshelves ever since. It’s that immediate gratification. See a book you want,Continue Reading
One of the most popular blogs on this site is “What Your Computer Could Be Doing to Your Face.” Unfortunately, the disturbing news doesn’t stop there. That one-eyed monster staring back at you every day could also be harming your teeth. Vicious little beast, isn’t it? Computer Cavities: It’s NotContinue Reading
Do you crave that creative euphoria writers sometimes get from writing? Unfortunately, many writers turn to alcohol to get it. Look at the list of famous authors who were alcoholics and you get names like Raymond Chandler, John Cheever, Tennessee Williams, Dylan Thomas, Edgar Allen Poe, Truman Capote, Jack Kerouac,Continue Reading