by Lisa-Jo | Jul 1, 2011 | Five Minute Friday, Giveaways
I’m in South Africa this week. Well, for the next three actually. I’m processing the amazingness of being home again after three years away. So, I’m stealing five minutes in between crocodiles, mountain lions, roaring kids and fifty guinea pigs or so...
by Lisa-Jo | Jun 10, 2011 | Blogging, Five Minute Friday, Giveaways
Take a deep breath. You made it. It’s Friday. Got five minutes? Let’s write. Let’s write in shades of real and brave and unscripted. Let’s just write and not worry if it’s just right or not. 1. Write for 5 minutes flat for pure unedited...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 29, 2011 | Blogging, Callings, Five Minute Friday, Giveaways
On Fridays around these parts we have a little tradition. We throw caution (editing, revising, and worrying) to the winds and just write. Without wondering if it’s just right or not. For five minutes flat. You’re welcome to play along. The rules are easy. Write...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 22, 2011 | Blogging, Daughters, Five Minute Friday, Giveaways, Motherhood
The end of Holy Week – a good time for few words. Want to take five minutes with me and see which ones bubble to the surface? Let’s just write and not worry if it’s just right or not. Here’s how we do it: 1. Write for 5 minutes flat with no...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 12, 2011 | Blogging, Family, Giveaways, Kids, Motherhood
Today was a real “don’t make me come up there” kind of day. For starters, I forgot that the air conditioner repair guys were scheduled to arrive at 8am. And 8am comes real early when one has only slept in 3 hour shifts, the last one ending at 7am. So...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 8, 2011 | Blogging, Five Minute Friday, Giveaways, Sweetstuff
Take a deep breath. You made it. It’s Friday. Got five minutes? Let’s write. Let’s write in shades of real and true and unscripted. Let’s just write and not worry if it’s just right or not. 1. Write for 5 minutes flat for pure unedited...