Guess what?! I just looked at the forecast for my neck of the woods, and all the high temps for the foreseeable future start with fives and sixes! Woo hoo!

I took a walk earlier this week, even when it wasn’t quite so warm, and saw other signs that Spring is finally arriving here in Maine: robins, melting snow, and the rushing of the brooks and streams.

Yay! I’m so happy! I mean, I was happy before, but this provides an extra boost of joy. Add that to the fact that I finished writing the first draft of a novel last week, the one I started in November as part of NaNoWriMo, and life is really good indeed. I’m so thankful.

How was your week? Are you enjoying the weekend thus far? Is it warm and sunny where you are? If you’re looking for something fun to read, here’s a sampling of my recent favorites.

I’m really feeling like this lately in regards to my writing. What’s your passion?

Taming your inner critic. And how to stop over-thinking things. It might also help to contemplate the notion that there are really no mistakes.

I love this article about finding inner freedom.

25 ways to be kind. Pay it forward!

Want to be more productive? Check out these tips.

This article, while not really meant as humor, cracked me up. I may have been a bit like this myself when the kids were little…

I find this really fascinating. Actually, I’m in the process of learning about green burials and home funerals.

Have a wonderful week and enjoy springtime!