It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted an update in these parts. Rest assured, though, I’ve been here. I’ve been working to get the last baby to kindergarten age. My novels have been a point of focus. I’ve been … Read the rest
Author: R. L. Bowen
How I Organize My Life Part 1: PARA
I received a question on LinkedIn in response to my post on Just A Secular Homeschooler, “What We’re Doing for 5th Grade for the 2024-2025 School Year,” asking how I keep track of everything. While I answered that question in … Read the rest
What I’ve Been Working On: July 2024 Edition
It’s been too long since I last updated this blog, which is a shame. A lot has changed since then. For example, I now have five children; the oldest has graduated from college and graduate school with an MFA degree, … Read the rest
Things That Inspire Me
This is Post 9 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
I already mentioned that I like the outdoors. Taking time for downtime always leads to inspiration for me. Rather though than write an essay, … Read the rest
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
This is Post 8 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Probably the most useful piece of information I’ve gotten that has helped me with combatting anxiety has been learning the difference between having a … Read the rest
Just Add the Outdoors
This is Post 7 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
As a kid, I spent hours in my backyard. We were lucky enough to grow up with a huge yard that backed up to … Read the rest
There’s No Instruction Manual (AKA Simplify)
This is Post 6 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge. This post contains affiliate links.
No matter how many self-improvement, business, productivity, parenting, success, etc. books line our bookshelves, the truth of the matter … Read the rest
A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Your Shit Together
This is Post 5 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Don’t we all need this after the year and a half we’ve had? I know I feel like I do. I created a … Read the rest
Our COVID-19 Story
This is Post 4 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimtate Blog Challenge.
This is hard to write for many reasons. A big part of why it’s hard to write is that there are still, a … Read the rest
Looking Forward
This is Post 3 of a 31-Day Blogging Challenge hosted by the Ultimtate Blog Challenge.
Looking forward is hard to do right now, I’ll be honest. There are a lot of things I would like to do and accomplish, … Read the rest